The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, on Saturday praised the impressive voter turnout in the ongoing by-election for the Ovia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Unit 3, Old Education Board, Iguobazuwa West Ward, Ovia South-West Local Government Area, Idahosa described the exercise as seamless, peaceful, and highly encouraging.
“I must commend the people for coming out in large numbers to vote. So far, everything is going well. We are expecting free, fair, and credible elections. Ovia people will be happy with the outcome. I am calling on more voters to come out and perform their civic duties,” he said.
The Deputy Governor noted that he had already cast his ballot and would patiently await the results.
Meanwhile, at Okada West Ward Units 1, 4, and 6, voters were observed in long queues, eager to exercise their franchise.
— Hobnob News
