Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a peaceful and fair by-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency. The election took place on Saturday, and the governor and the APC candidate expressed their satisfaction with the process. They made their comments after casting their votes in their respective polling units.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who spoke to journalists at his polling unit, Government Science Secondary School, Jekadafari, described the by-election process as well-arranged and peaceful, with a high turnout of voters. He expressed optimism that his party, the APC, would emerge victorious after the collation and announcement of results. The governor also hoped that the successful conduct of the by-election would set a positive precedent for the 2027 general elections.
Dr. Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna, the APC Governorship candidate, also commended INEC and its staff for the smooth conduct of the by-election. He expressed satisfaction with the level of participation by the electorate and noted that the process had given him confidence that the 2027 elections would be organized in a much better way. Gwamna praised INEC for its efforts, saying that they deserved commendation for a job well done.
The by-election was held in the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the governor and the APC candidate urged citizens to remain calm and peaceful throughout the process. They emphasized the importance of a free and fair election, which they believed would reflect the will of the people. The governor and the APC candidate also encouraged citizens to participate in the electoral process.
According to the governor, reports from the three local government areas of Gombe, Kwami, and Funakaye indicated that the by-election process was going on well, with no major hitches. He expressed hope that the process would end successfully and that the APC would emerge victorious. The governor's optimism was shared by the APC candidate, who was confident that the party would win the election.
The successful conduct of the by-election has been seen as a litmus test for the 2027 general elections. The governor and the APC candidate believe that the by-election has demonstrated that INEC is capable of conducting free and fair elections. They also expressed hope that the momentum would be sustained in future elections.
The Gombe State Governor and the APC Governorship candidate have reiterated their commitment to upholding the democratic process in Nigeria. They emphasized the importance of free and fair elections, which they believe are essential for the country's growth and development. The governor and the APC candidate have called on citizens to continue to participate in the electoral process.
Key points
- The Gombe State Governor and APC Governorship candidate have commended INEC for a credible and fair by-election.
- The by-election was seen as a litmus test for the 2027 general elections.
- The governor and the APC candidate expressed optimism that their party, the APC, would emerge victorious in the by-election.
