From Joseph Asegba, Yola
Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commended the state Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) for organizing a credible elections process across the twenty-one local government areas of the state.
Governor Fintiri stated this after casting his vote in his home country Kirchinga Unit of Madagali Local Government area of the state.
He told journalists that before he left the office of the governor in 2027 a new crop of politicians would emerge in the state’s political helms of affairs.
According to him, his government is youth and women-conscious and the state will have young people who know the multidimensional nature of the state to rule.
He said, “I’ll nurture young politicians with intelligence and intellectual ability, knowledge of the state, and vast experience to take the state to the next level of development.”
In another development, despite the conduct of local government polls in Adamawa state, major opposition rejected participation in the 13th July election.
One who doesn’t want his name in print said, “We have monitored the election across the state and it started on a good time in 20 local governments. We had little glitches in Yola North because of the late arrival of materials.”
“We witnessed little voter apathy in Yola North. But people came en masse to vote. Whatever happened at the polls is what we are going to announce as a result. Election is like a game, there must be a winner and a loser,” he said.
Also commending the process, Dr Philip Dan Duwe the executive chairman of Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission who led a team of 16 state Independent Electoral Commissioners to monitor the election said the conduct of the election was excellent.
“I’m here to lead members of the forum for state electoral commissions of Nigeria on solidarity support. Sixteen of us are here, either the chairmen or their representatives are physically here. That goes to show our solidarity with the government and people of Adamawa State in compliance with the constitution.
“But very importantly, the security of the election is very commendable. The electoral commission is in charge of the process. You can see people going to vote. We have confirmed the availability of election materials both sensitive and non-sensitive,” he added.
