Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn-in the 11 newly elected Local Government Councils Chairpersons in 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.
Delivering his speech shortly after performing the the inauguration, Governor 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.
Governor Yahaya 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 Chairmen 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.
“Let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly sworn-in Local Government chairpersons on their well-deserved victory in the recently conducted local government council elections. Your election is a testament to the trust and confidence that the people of your various local governments and the entire Gombe State have placed in our great party and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The Governor also urged them to repay the confidence reposed in them by approaching their job with the fear of God, honesty and accountability, while imploring them to extend the hands of friendship and collaboration to all people, irrespective of partisan, ethnic, religious and sectarian differences.
He further urged them to the prioritize promotion of peaceful coexistence, as a necessary ingredient to foster closer collaboration and cooperation with security agencies, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders.
That way, Governor Yahaya said would bolster security measures that to enhance intelligence-gathering efforts and effective performance of law enforcement agencies.
He commended the State Independent Electoral Commission, security agencies, civil society organizations and the general public for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections, acknowledging that their commitment to the democratic process has contributed to the success of the elections, thus strengthening democracy.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in local government chairpersons, Mrs. 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.
She said the new office was being considered an opportunity to serve the people with all sense of duty and sincerity, while giving the assurance that they would support the government and ensure that the vision of Governor Yahaya of building a better Gombe State for all was realized.
The newly sworn-in chairpersons are: Danladi Adamu – Akko
Ibrahim Salisu – Balanga
Eglah Idris – Billiri
Adamu Muhammad Waziri – Dukku
Shu’aibu Abdularahman – Funakaye
Sani Ahmed Haruna – Gombe
Iliya Sulaiman – Kaltungo
Ahmed Wali Doho – Kwami
Babangida Adamu Jigawa – Nafada
Fatima Binta Bello – Shongom and
Abubakar Hassan Deba- Yamaltu Deba.
