Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swears in 21 Elected Council Chairpersons

Also, the PDP won 255 out of the 256 councilorship seats in Adamawa.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa swore in 21 newly elected council chairpersons on Monday in Yola, charging them with transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) won all the seats in the state in the election conducted on Saturday.

Also, the PDP won 255 out of the 256 councilorship seats in Adamawa while NNPP won one in Demsa Local Government Area.

Speaking at the event, Mr Fintiri congratulated the elected council chairpersons, describing their victories as well deserved.

"To whom much is given much is expected. Therefore, work for the people and be open to them as the era of absenteeism is gone. Always endeavour to be there for your people.

"This is not a part-time job. As the leader of a tier of government close to the people, they must have access to you as much as possible at all times," he said.

According to him, people will ask questions and demand answers, expect performance and insist every fund given for development is effectively utilised.

Mr Fintiri also warned them against corruption and impunity, saying anyone found wanting would face the law.

In his remarks, Tahir Shehu, the state PDP chairman, congratulated the chairpersons and thanked the electorates for the confidence they have in the party.

He also thanked security agencies and the media for making it possible for a hitch-free election.

The Speaker of the Adamawa Assembly called on the chairpersons and their councillors to work with the governor to further develop the state.

According to him, their victories have paved the way for more development at the grassroots.

The Chairman of Toungo Local Government Area, Suleiman Gankuba, who spoke on behalf of other chairpersons, thanked and appreciated the electorates for the confidence reposed in them.

He assured the people of the state that they would work hard for more dividends of democracy for their people.

(NAN)

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.