Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has expressed satisfaction over the turnout of voters for the local government council elections in the state.

The governor said the development is as a result of the people’s trust in the system.

Speaking shortly after casting his vote at his Tswashagirabba Polling Unit 010, Landzun Ward, Bida Local Government Area, Bago described the massive turnout as an indication of the acceptance of the system and the electoral process.

“This is an experience that will show the acceptance of democracy in Nigeria. The way the people came out here is unprecedented; even at the general elections, we didn’t have such number, so it means the populace trusted the system.

“We also appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for maintaining that sub-nationals conduct local government elections,” he said.

Bago urged voters in the state to continue to conduct themselves orderly and wait patiently for the results to be announced while wishing the candidates success.

Similarly, the Political Adviser to the Governor, Nma Kolo, in an interview with newsmen in Minna, attributed the large turnout of voters to the trust they have in the electioneering process.

“Whatever development you see in Niger State is not only for APC supporters, but for entire people of the state. The governor has been providing excellent leadership and does not segregate and that is why we are peace loving.

“So far the election has been peaceful in most parts of Niger State and the process has been seamless. Election should not be a life and death thing and we thank the people for their understanding,” the political aide said.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, after visiting some polling units within Minna metropolis such as Tunga, Maitumbi, Angwan-Sarki and Bosso, along with heads of other security agencies, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.

“We want to express satisfaction with the conduct so far, except where few hitches were recorded in some areas,” he stated.

The CP disclosed that some arrests were made.

Niger LG poll: Gov Bago commends voters turnout