The Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has just cast his vote in the ongoing Enugu State Local Government election.

Hon. Okolo voted at exactly Obodoakpu Square, Polling Unit 010, Agbogugu Ward, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Speaking shortly after casting his vote, Hon. Okolo described the process as peaceful and orderly, and commended the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) and security agencies for their conduct.

He used the opportunity to call on all citizens of Awgu Local Government Area and Enugu State at large to come out en masse and exercise their franchise.

“This is our democracy. I have just performed my civic duty. I encourage every eligible voter in Awgu and across Enugu State to go out and cast their vote. Let your voice be heard,” Hon. Okolo said.

The atmosphere at Obodoakpu Square was calm and jubilant as supporters and voters cheered Hon. Okolo after he voted.