Gov. Buni Swears-in 17 LG Chairmen
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has directed the 17 new local councils chairmen in the state to key into the state government development agenda to accelerate development of the grassroots.
The governor who gave the directive after the swearing-in of the newly elected chairmen on Monday in Damaturu, also said they must provide empowerment opportunities to youth, women and vulnerable persons in their localities, and improve internally generated revenue.
He said that the successful completion of the election held on Saturday was a demonstration of the commitment of his administration to entrench and nurture democracy at the local level and bring government much closer to the people.
Buni commend the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission for organizing a credible, free and fair exercise, by giving every candidate and political party the opportunity to participate.
The governor added that the people spoke through their votes during the election of the chairmen and councillors of the 17 local government areas.
“I wish to commend all the political parties, the contestants and their supporters for the spirit of sportsmanship demonstrated in the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections which recorded massive turn out of voters, and whose results have been adjudged free, fair, and credible.”
“This important and successful exercise is indeed a collective victory for the entire good people of the State, for which I have the honour to pleasantly rejoice with you all,” he said.
Buni said the overwhelming victory of the APC is a clear indication that it remains the most popular political party in the state.
“I would like to congratulate the Chairman and all officials of the APC and the Critical Stakeholders for upholding internal democracy and producing credible candidates.”
