Nasarawa State Local Government Elections Receive Governor’s Approval

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government elections across the thirteen local governments in the state. After casting his vote at the Gudi market polling unit of Gudi Station, Akwanga Local Government, the Governor commended the orderly conduct of the electorate.

The elections saw a peaceful and democratic process, with voters exercising their franchise to elect leaders for the third tier of government. Governor Sule, accompanied by the state’s first lady, Salifat Abdullahi Sule, highlighted his administration’s commitment to entrenching democratic structures across the local governments.

He reassured the people of Nasarawa State of his resolve to ensure the local government system remains autonomous from state government control, emphasizing his commitment to financial autonomy for local governments ¹. The Governor encouraged citizens to trust the democratic process, which empowers them to elect leaders capable of driving socio-economic development in their localities.

Key Figures Present at the Elections

Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Electoral Commission (NASIEC)
Umar Shehu Nadada, State Commissioner of Police

The elections were supervised by NASIEC and the police, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) ensuring the exercise was conducted within the law. The Governor’s positive assessment reflects the successful conduct of the elections, paving the way for newly elected local government leaders to take office.