APC Sweeps Gombe LGA, LCDA Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a decisive victory in the Gombe State Local Government Council elections, claiming all available chairmanship and councillorship positions. The elections, overseen by the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), took place across the state's 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 13 newly established Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

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The APC was the only political party that fielded candidates in all the 11 LGAs, 13 LCDAs, and the 240 councillorship wards, while other participating political parties contested only in selected areas based on their organisational strength and preparedness.

Announcing the official results, GOSIEC Chairman Abdullahi Garba Talasse confirmed that the APC secured all 11 chairmanship seats in the LGAs, all 13 chairmanship seats in the LCDAs, and all 240 councillorship positions. Talasse noted that the APC was the sole political party to field candidates in every contestable position, while other parties participated selectively.

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The establishment of the LCDAs as a bold initiative that has brought governance closer to the people, enhanced grassroots administration, and created more platforms for political inclusion and community development.

Talasse highlighted the expansion of electoral responsibilities due to the creation of the 13 LCDAs, which he described as a bold initiative by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to bring governance closer to the people and enhance grassroots participation. He commended all stakeholders for their peaceful conduct during the electoral process.

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We acknowledge the growing attention being given to senior citizens under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Yahaya congratulated the newly elected officials, interpreting their victory as a clear mandate from the electorate. He urged them to prioritize selfless service, transparency, accountability, and people-oriented leadership to meet the high expectations of their communities. The governor emphasized the importance of unity, inclusiveness, and delivering the dividends of democracy at the grassroots level.

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Through the strengthening of the National Senior Citizens Centre, the Federal Government has demonstrated a renewed commitment to creating policies and programmes that uphold the dignity of older persons.