The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has presented certificates of Return to the 13 newly elected chairmen of local government areas.
The Chairman of NASIEC, Ayuba Wandai presented the certificates at a ceremony at the headquarters of the commission this Monday, saying the event signifies the successful conclusion of an electoral process that was marked by transparency, credibility, and the true expression of the people’s will.
Wandai appreciated all stakeholders who played essential roles in the success of the election, including security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace as well as traditional leaders for their role in fostering unity and cooperation.
He also commended the political parties that participated in the elections, calling on aggrieved political parties to pursue their grievances through proper legal channels.
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, won the 13 chairmanship positions and out of the 147 wards, 140 APC candidates won the councillorship, while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won five and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) won two.