Yobe State Council Election Is Free, Fair And Credible – Jajere

Yobe state council election is free, fair and credible – Jajere

By Hussaini Jirgi, Damaturu.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Yobe State Chapter, has said that, the just concluded council election that took place in yobe state is free, fair, credible and accepteble election.

The IPAC chairman, Umar Adamu Jajere who disclosed this to Journalist on Sunday in Damaturu, yobe state capital, described the election as one of the fairest in the history of the state, stating that the electorates conducted themselves well despite their different political parties.

Jajere said the Local Government elections held across the 17 councils of the state, between May-June, remain one of the most credible election in the history of the state.

According to him, the just concluded local government election was free, fair and credible, saying that, there was no rancour during the 17 local government areas and everybody was performing his duty peacefully.

He added that, ” I want to tell you that, the election was duly acceptable by all political parties that participate in the election, because that is the essence of a political party” he said.

He urged the 17 newly elected council chairman to deliver the dividend of democracy to the people at the grassroots level.

The election are over, and you are now leaders for all. Be fair and just to everyone, and focus on delivering development to every corner of the state

“As the closest tier of government, you are expected to formulate policies and implement programmes that positively impact and improve the lives of the people in your respective local government areas.

God Almighty chosed you for this responsibility, not because you are better than others, but because it pleases him. Use this opportunity to serve diligently.

He commended governor Mai Mala Buni, security agencies, stateholders and other political parties for their support and courage to the people’s choices for their leaders at grassroots level.

“The election was transparent, free and fair. We are happy with the result. I believe that everybody is also happy with it, we meet with all our IPAC members and agreed for the outcome of the election before announcement” said Jajere

The chairman while reacting to a malicious and fabricated circular on social media platforms calling Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission to cancel local government election.

The state IPAC Chairman said the fake news circular is entirely false and without any basis. The election is fair and credible.

The IPAC Chairman called on all Yobeans to disregard the purported circular and continue with their normal works and activities.

Umar Jajere noted that, Yobe State IPAC remains committed to promoting and protecting the rights and interests of the people.

He urged the general public to be cautious of fake News and circulars, and always verify information through credible source before sharing