Gombe Gov Swears in New LG Bosses

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya,has sworn-in the 11 new local government councils chairpersons at a ceremony yesterday at the Government House, Gombe.

The swearing-in ceremony followed the declaration of winners in the election held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) securing victory in all 11 chairmanship and 114 councillorship seats contested.

Yahaya said the election that produced the new leadership of the local governments was in line with the provisions of Section 79, sub-sections (3) and (4) of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC) and Electoral (Amendment) Law 2011.

He explained that the successful conduct of the election across the state reflected his administration’s commitment to advancing democratic principles at the state level, guaranteeing citizens the chance to elect their leaders in conformity with the law.

“Today’s event marks a significant milestone in our democratic journey, thus reaffirming our commitment to the principles of good governance and participatory democracy.

“The local government election where the citizens got the chance to elect their leaders even at the lower level of governance in conformity with the law, demonstrated the commitment of this administration to advancing democracy,” the Governor said.

He charged the new LG helmsmen to approach their new responsibilities with fear of God, honesty and accountability, further urging them to bear great responsibility in promoting the wellbeing, peace and prosperity of the common man through responsive leadership.

Speaking on behalf of the council chairpersons, Hon. Fatima Binta Bello, expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in them by the governor, and to the people for entrusting them with with the responsibility of spearheading the affairs of their respective local governments.