Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has praised the high level of voter participation recorded during Saturday’s local government elections across the state.

The governor described the turnout as a strong indication of the people’s commitment to grassroots democracy and their determination to elect leaders who will oversee the affairs of their respective local government councils.

According to Okpebholo, the impressive participation reflects growing public confidence in the democratic process and highlights the importance Edo residents place on effective local governance.

He commended voters for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the exercise and encouraged citizens to continue supporting democratic institutions through active participation in future elections. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.