By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna <\/p>\n
The peaceful conduct of Saturday’s Local council election in Lapai Local government was attributed to the level of sensitization carried out by critical stakeholders in Lapai.<\/p>\n
The quick arrival of sensitive voting materials was also responsible for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the voters conducted themselves during the process.
\nFielding questions from journalists in his Badidi unit in Lapai, the Immediate past Commissioner for local government Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs in Niger State Hon. Mua’azu Hamidu Jantabo applauded the voters in Lapai for exhibiting high level of maturity during the election.
\nHe stated that sensitive voting materials were delivered on schedule which according to him immensely contributed to the smooth and peaceful conduct of the electoral process <\/p>\n
hon.hamidu Jantabo expressed satisfaction with overall peaceful conduct of the election adding that the calm atmosphere during voting was as a result of aggressive sensitization and enlightenment campaigns conducted by the Niger State Electoral Commission (NSCIEC) and other critical stakeholders up to polls
\nHon.Jantabo, while commending the efforts of the state Electoral Commission for putting the necessary machinery in place in the conduct of the election,he noted that the outcome of the result would be of the best interest of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
\nHe also praised the Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, for creating an environment conducive to fair competition among all political parties participating in the local government chairmanship elections across the state\u2019s 25 local government areas.
\nParty agents from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed that voting materials arrived at 8:00 a.m., which facilitated timely accreditation and voting.
\nThe Political parties Agents expressed optimism regarding the election\u2019s conduct and also commended the NSIEC for its efficient distribution of vital materials.
\nTo encourage full participation, Governor Bago declared Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, as public holidays in preparation for the election.
\nIn Lapai voters turnout and enthusiasm remained high as citizens actively engaged in the democratic process.
\nAlso speaking,the former Executive Secretary of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board (NSPWB), Alhaji Umar MAKUN Lapai, described the electoral process in the area as the best in recent times.
\nHe said the mass turnout recorded during the election was the result of the house to house enlightenment and awareness embarked upon ahead of the election.
\nHe stated that Lapai Local government and its surrounding communities are home based on the ruling APC in Niger State adding that \u201cas far as we in Lapai are concerned, we don’t have any opposition that can intimidate us here. So the Issue of an opposition in Lapai is not even an issue to us\u201d
\nUmar Makun commended the peaceful and mannerful conduct of the voters throughout the conduct of the election, assuring that the APC will come victorious at the poll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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