A statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo on Friday, encouraged to embrace democracy as the free will of the people, and the power of the ballot over the bullets.
It added that the state government will do everything within the precinct of the law to maintain law and order.
It also announced restrictions on movement of vehicles during the election.
“The Kogi State Government announces the restriction of vehicular movement between the hours of 7 am to 4 pm on Saturday 19th October 2024.
“The decision is to ensure a hitch-free Council Poll in the State and to guarantee the security of voters and citizens across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State.
“The State Government has directed security agencies to enforce the order in the interest of the people and to ensure that offenders are punished.
“The State Government also calls on citizens to come out massively to participate in the Local Government election to elect their representatives at the Local Government Areas. We assure prospective voters of adequate security as they exercise their franchise on Saturday.
“We also wish to express confidence in the capacity of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission to organise a free, fair and credible Council Poll across the state. We urge citizens to be peaceful and to make their choices known through the ballot.” the statement read in part.
