Kaduna SIECOM Presents Certificates of Return to 23 LG Chairmen-Elect

The newly elected Chairmen in the last Saturday Local Government elections in Kaduna State, have received Certificates of Return from the Kaduna State Independent Election Commission (KAD-SIECOM).

 

 

Presenting the Certificates to the Chairmen-elect at the Commission’s headquarters in Kaduna, KAD-SIECOM Chairman, Hajia Hajara Mohammed said, the election was conducted across the State in accordance to the Kaduna State Electoral Law 2024.

 

Conducting an election

She pointed out that, this was the 6th time the Commission was conducting an election since its establishment in the year 2000, but, this was the first time that elected Council Members were going to hand over to an elected council, making today’s event a historic one.

 

 

According to her,  “I feel highly delighted to be part of this remarkable occasion, a day of history. where certificate of return is being issued to those who won the just concluded 2024 Local Government Councils Election.

 

 

“Election has been contested across the State in accordance to the Kaduna State Electoral Law 2024-

 

 

“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate those who emerge as winners, and remind them that electorates decides through polls to give them mandate to lead and it is paramount that they live up to expectations.

 

 

“It is important at this point to recognize and appreciate the Permanent Electoral Commissioners, the Commission’s Secretary, Heads of Departments and units, our field officers i.e electoral officer and their assistance for their dedication, and professionalism.

 

 

“This exercise would not have been possible without the contribution of the entire member staff of commission. At this moment I would like to acknowledge all categories of our ad-hoc staff who show passion and commitment to serve our dear State.

 

 

“This is the 6th time this commission is conducting an election since Its establishment in the year 2000. However, this is the first time that an Elected Council Members are going to hand over to an Elected Council, making today’s event a historic one.

 

 

“Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission is committed in conducting a periodic election, thus, this would not have been possible without the magnanimous support of the Governor of Kaduna State His Excellency Sen. Uba Sani, who believes in entrenching democracy.

 

 

“Before I close, I want to commend all the eight political parties who participated in this election, without them, there won’t be a contest.

 

 

“As the elected official will soon assume office to discharge their mandates, the commission on the other hand will retrieve from public activities and engrosse post-election period where plans for improved election will be set in motion,” she said.

 

 

Grassroots

Responding on behalf of newly elected Chairman, the chairman-elect of Soba Local Government area, Muhammad Lawal Shehu (MOLASH) noted that, as Chairmen of local government Councils, they are the closest arm of government to people at the grassroots.

 

 

He then promised that, they will implement their respective campaign manifestos to the latter and they will not let the people down.

 

 

Shehu also expressed appreciation to Governor Uba Sani and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership for their support, pledging that, as local government chairmen, they will work together with the state government to complement the development strides of the Uba Sani’s government at the grassroots.

 

 

Lateefah Ibrahim