Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has charged newly elected and sworn-in Local Government Councils Chairpersons to approach their new roles with fear of God, honesty and accountability.
The Governor gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 11 newly elected Local Government Council chairpersons at a colourful ceremony held inside the Conference Hall of 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.
In his speech shortly after performing the inauguration exercise, the Governor said that 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.
Inuwa Yahaya further 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.
According to him, “Today’s event marks a significant milestone in our democratic journey, thus reaffirming our commitment to the principles of good governance and participatory democracy.”
He stressed that “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.”
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The Governor 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.
“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,” he stressed.
He further stressed that “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, GCFR.”
According to him, “As Local Government chairpersons, you are the closest to the grassroots. Thus, you bear great responsibility in promoting the wellbeing, peace and prosperity of the common man through responsive leadership.”
“Your actions and decisions shall be guided by the collective interests of your constituents. I urge you to repay the confidence reposed in you, and to approach your job with fear of God, honesty and accountability”, he further remarked.
The Governor further implored them to extend the hands of friendship and collaboration to all people, irrespective of partisan, ethnic, religious and sectarian differences, urging them to set aside political differences and work together for the collective good of their people.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in local government chairpersons, Hon. Fatima Binta Bello, expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in them by the Governor, and to the people for entrusting them with the responsibility of spearheading the affairs of their respective local governments.
She also said that “We consider this opportunity a chance to serve our people with all sense of duty and sincerity. Your Excellency, let me assure that we will support you and ensure that your visions of building a better Gombe State for all are 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.
The event was attended by the Cheif Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo, the Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Luggerewo, Chief Judge and Grand Khadi, the State Chairman of the APC, Mr. Nitte Amangal, party stalwarts Dr. Jamilu Ishiyaku Gwamna and Dr. Bala Bello Tinka, and other top government officials and stakeholders.
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