By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has congratulated the newly elected Chairmen of the 11 local government councils, their deputies and the 114 councillors.
The Governor call on them to see their election as a call to service at a very critical time.
In a statement following the official announcement of the April 27, 2024 local government councils election results by the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, (GOSIEC), equally congratulated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on its resounding victory at the poll.
A statement signed by the Director General Press Affairs Gombe government house Isma’ila Uba Misilli said the governor has expressed his satisfaction with the hitch-free nature of the poll as well as the peaceful conduct of voters during and after the exercise.
The Governor also commended the electoral body (GOSIEC) and security operatives for the efforts put in place in ensuring the smooth conduct of the election which facilitated a fair and transparent electoral process.
“I am particularly impressed with the orderly manner with which voters, observers, security and GOSIEC officials as well as the people of the state conducted themselves throughout the process.” he said.
Added that, “While I felicitate with you, I want to urge you all to see the mandates freely given to you by the electorate as a call to serve, and do your best to justify the confidence reposed in you.”
Governor Inuwa Yahaya who described the local government as a critical tier, urged the newly elected LGA helmsmen to live above board and provide viable leadership that will impact positively on the lives of people at the grassroots in line with the vision and ideals of the APC and the present administration in the state.
According to statement he charged them to remain focused, accountable, and work in the interest of the people.
It will be recalled that the Gombe State Electoral Commission has declared APC as winner of all the 11 Chairmanship and 114 Councillorship seats in accordance with the law.
Those elected as Chairmen are: Akko LGA: Mohammed Danladi Adamu; Balanga: Ibrahim Jatau Salisu; Billiri: Mrs. Egla Idris; Dukku: Adamu Mohammed Waziri; Funakaye: Shuaibu Abdulrahman Adamu; Gombe: Sani Ahmad Haruna; Kaltungo: Iliya Suleiman Jatau; Kwami: Ahmed Wali Doho; Nafada: Babangida Adamu Jigawa; Shongom: Fatima Binta Bello; Yamaltu Deba: Abubakar Hassan Difa.