Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that dropping three councillorship seats out of 274 to the opposition in final Saturday’s native authorities elections lends credibility to the just-concluded polls.
Bago made the comment whereas receiving the 25 chairmen-elect and their deputies, all underneath the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the Authorities Home in Minna.
The newly elected council leaders and their deputies visited the Authorities Home shortly after receiving their certificates of return from the Niger State Unbiased Electoral Fee, NSIEC.
Whereas congratulating them, the governor urged them to be magnanimous and humble in victory, and to increase a hand of fellowship to their opponents.
He additionally charged them to work collectively and harmoniously to make sure efficient service supply on the grassroots, whereas assuring them of his administration’s full help.
Bago additional directed outgoing chairmen to start preparations for a easy transition course of.
On the problem of Paikoro Native Authorities, the governor cautioned the celebration towards participating in contempt of courtroom, advising persistence till the courtroom delivers its verdict.
The APC State Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Musa Bobi, congratulated the newly elected chairmen and their deputies, and counseled the governor for his unwavering help, which contributed to the APC’s success within the elections.
Talking on behalf of the brand new chairmen, ALGON chairman, Alhaji Iliyasu Zakari, stated the go to was to current their certificates of return to the governor and categorical appreciation for his help.
A few of the newly elected chairmen additionally advised journalists that their administrations would prioritise ladies and youth empowerment, in addition to training and different key areas, to result in transformation in rural communities.
