Gombe LG poll: Yahaya commends voter turnout, peaceful conduct

Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has lauded the peaceful conduct and high voter turnout in the state's local government elections.

After casting his vote at Government Science Secondary School in Gombe, Governor Yahaya expressed satisfaction with the smooth process. He commended the residents for actively exercising their civic duty and thanked security agencies, election officials, and other stakeholders for their contributions to a hitch-free exercise.

"Yahaya enjoined residents of the state to remain peaceful throughout the exercise, stressing the importance of maintaining peace and stability," the report stated. He also advised political parties and their supporters to accept the election results in good faith and pursue any grievances through legal channels.

The governor reaffirmed his administration's dedication to strengthening democratic governance and supporting elected officials. This support aims to enable them to deliver "meaningful development at the grassroots." The Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC) organized the elections for chairmen and councillors across 11 local government areas and 13 development areas within the state.