Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn-in the 11 newly elected Local Government Councils Chairpersons in 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.
Delivering his speech shortly after performing the the inauguration, Governor Yahaya said 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.
Governor Yahaya 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.
He charged the new LG Chairmen 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.
