Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, voted in the ongoing local government elections in the state, describing the exercise as a step towards enhancing grassroots development.

The governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to the effective running of the local government system in the state in line with the provisions of the law.

Governor Aiyedatiwa cast his vote at Polling Unit 5, Ugbo Ward 4, in Ilaje local government area of the State, where he commended the electoral process.

Speaking with journalists after casting his ballot, the governor commended the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) for the seamless conduct of the polls.

Governor Aiyedatiwa also thanked the people of the State for participating in the elections.

Also, the State’s deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, voted at Igbooroko Unit 16, Ward 3 in Owo local government area around 9.45am.

The deputy governor, who expressed delight with the level of voter turnout, urged the people to vote enmasse to repeat the outstanding success recorded during the last governorship election.

Dr Adelami said local government administration was critical to good governance and democracy, hence the need for the people to participate actively in the process .

He expressed satisfaction with the level of turnout at his polling unit.