Alhaji Muritala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Candidate, for Saturday’s Kogi governorship election, has expressed confidence of victory in the election.

Ajaka said this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after he cast his vote at the polling unit 005 in his Ida county home.

” INEC has tried in conducting this off circle governorship election in Kogi, but not with some challenges in some places.

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“We are only worried with the reports we are getting from our agents in three local government areas, Adavi, Okehi and Okene, where results sheets are reportedly missing.

“We hope that the authorities would do something about such disturbing reports and ensure they are addressed properly, ” he said.

Ajaka also commended security operatives for their professional conduct in ensuring that the election was peaceful in the state.

However, the SDP had expressed disappointment over happenings in the state during te election.

The party said this in a statement issued in Anyigba on Saturday by Faruk Adejoh-Audu, the spokesperson for Ajaka.NAN)

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“We hope that the authorities would do something about such disturbing reports and ensure they are addressed properly, ” he said. Ajaka also commended security operatives for their professional conduct in ensuring that the election was peaceful in the state.

— goodeveningnigeria.com Editorial Team
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