Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, casts his ballot during the local government elections at his polling unit in Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area. Government House photo.
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, described voters turnout in the local government elections as encouraging.
Also, accredited election observers said voting had been peaceful and orderly across the state.
The governor spoke after casting his ballot at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, in Esan Central Local Government Area, where voting commenced early with electoral officials and security personnel on ground.
