The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), on Tuesday, presented Certificates of Return to the winners of Saturday’s Local Government Chairmanship election in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC) won all the 27 Chairmanship and 305 Councillorship positions.
Presenting the certificates, ISIEC Chairman, Charles Ejiogu, said the presentation of the certificates was in line with the provisions of the law.
He said that certificates of return for the vice chairmen and councillors would be presented to them “in the next couple of days.
“What has just happened is the concrete demonstration of the will and determination of the people to express themselves democratically in an atmosphere devoid of bitterness and rancour.
“Observers have adjudged that the election was very peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible,” Ejiogu said.
He commended the Imo residents for their understanding and unflinching support to the commission.
He also commended Gov. Hope Uzodumma for providing the enabling environment for the commission to carry out its statutory responsibility.
He also thanked security agencies, the media and 17 political parties that participated in the polls for their various supports.
NAN further reports that two of the 27 chairmen-elect are females, while 14 other females emerged as vice chairpersons of various LGAs.
In an interview, the Chairperson-elect for Okigwe LGA, Mrs Nkechi Mbonu, commended the the governor for giving her the opportunity to serve as council chairman.
Mbonu, who pledged to further drive the development of the council, also appreciated her people for deeming it necessary to elect her.
“I am happy because I am the first woman to sit on the council as elected chairman. I thank God who made it possible for me,” she said.
Also, the Chairman-elect for Njaba LGA, Mr Vitalis Obi, commended Uzodimma and the people of the area for the confidence reposed in him.
He promised to tackle insecurity in the area and improve the infrastructure, agriculture and health sectors of the area. (NAN)
