Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has praised the orderly execution of the local government elections conducted throughout the state on Saturday.
After casting his ballot at Polling Unit 007 in Mbaguzo, Ashishi Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area, Mbah referred to the process as a demonstration of “democracy in action.”
He commended the well-organized and tranquil environment, describing it as the most peaceful local government election the state has witnessed.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to local government autonomy, highlighting its significance in making governance more accessible to the people.
He also committed to collaborating with the elected representatives, irrespective of their political party.
Mbah said, ”The exercise is very peaceful. It started on time.
”This is democracy and it is a very important exercise because we are trying to elect people who will lead our people at the grassroots.
“The local government had always operated as an autonomous arm of the government. Our mandate is to ensure that our people are lifted from the level of poverty.
“We are going to support the local government to allow their programmes.”
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On the turnout of voters at his polling unit, Mbah said, ”The voters’ turnout showed that people believe that the government‘s decision will touch their lives.
“People are becoming increasingly aware that government will touch their lives.
”People have resolved to choose those that will lead them. It must be done in a democratic way and we won’t take it for granted.
“So, if it’s a democracy, we must allow it to run as a democracy. This is a level-playing game for everybody.”
Our correspondent noted that, in general, electoral materials arrived significantly late at most polling stations. However, voter turnout was so low that in the majority of polling stations, only a small group of five to ten voters were observed.
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