By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Governor Douye Diri have said reports available to him indicate that the poll was generally peaceful across the state.
The governor spoke to journalists shortly after voting at 10.15am alongside his wife, Dr Gloria, at his Kalamaowei wari unit 4 ward 6 in Sampou community, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area.
He expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would emerge victorious in the 105 wards of the eight local government areas as it was the only party with wide acceptance and vigorously campaigned across the state ahead of the election.
Responding to a question on why the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state did not participate in the election, Diri said only the faction led by Dennis Otiotio under the control of Chief Timipre Sylva boycotted the poll and that the party had more than one faction.
He added that the reason for their action was best known to them.
Although electoral materials arrived at most polling units late, electorates waited patiently and cast their votes and are awaiting the announcement of results.