Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has described the outcome of the local government election held on Saturday as a true reflection of the people’s will.
Naijaonpoint that the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission Chairman, Richard Tombowua, on Sunday announced that the ruling All Progressives Congress had won all 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship seats in the election.
Reacting to the announcement, Alia, in a statement on Sunday through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, expressed his gratitude to the people of Benue for their peaceful conduct, active participation and overwhelming support for APC candidates.
The governor noted that the successful, free and fair elections were a testament to the government’s resolve to uphold the values of peace and unity.
He stressed that the support given to APC candidates shows that the people of Benue recognize the direction his government is heading and have chosen to align with his vision to elevate the state to greater heights.
Alia further assured the people of his administration’s continued commitment to fulfilling the social contract with the citizens, promising to build a prosperous Benue where every individual will have the opportunity to thrive.
He said, “The election was a reflection of the maturity of the Benue people to engage in a democratic process with respect and dignity, upholding peace and unity, which are critical to the state’s progress.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your active participation in the recent local government elections across our 23 local governments. Your commitment to exercising your franchise in a peaceful and civil manner is commendable and reflects the maturity of our democracy.
“The successful conduct of these elections, free from violence, is a testament to our collective resolve to uphold the values of peace and unity that are fundamental to our progress as a state. I am proud to see our citizens trooping out to make their voices heard, demonstrating that we can engage in the democratic process with respect and dignity.”