Kogi Guber: Voter Apathy Recorded In Lokoja

A notable low turnout of voters has been observed in several polling units across Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bayelsa had 1,017,613 PVCs collected, Imo had 2,318,919 and Kogi State had 1,833,160.

Our correspondent observed low participation at specific polling units, such as 010 LGEA Sec./Nepa, 067 Front Of Tourism Board Lokoja, 060 Car Wash after Jakura Marble Area, Open Space, and PU 67 Lugard Road.

At polling unit 073 (Open Space Under Mango Tree, Opp. Kenwon Hotel) with an expected 314 voters, only 65 had cast their votes by the time of filing this report.

Additionally, there were reports of vote-buying at this location, where money was distributed to voters after casting their votes.

LEADERSHIP reports that the election has so far been peaceful.