Gov Yusuf swears-in newly-elected 44 LGA Chairmen in Kano

From Mustapha Adamu, Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has on Sunday, sworn in newly elected chairmen of 44 local government who emerged during the Saturday’s election in the state.
Also sworn in is the only female candidate and Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government area, Sa’adatu Salisu.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony held at the Kano State Government House, Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of the election which he said is in conformity with the Supreme Court judgment affirming the financial autonomy of the 774 Local Government Councils.
The Governor charged the newly elected chairmen to assume duty with immediate effect and hit the ground running by discharging their duties effectively and efficiently to deliver the trust reposed on them by the electorates.
He admonished them to lead with fear of Allah and be guided by the oath of office they sworn to as they will give account of their actions and inactions before their creators in the hereafter.
According to him, “As you may be all aware, in July, this year, the Supreme Court of Nigeria had delivered a landmark judgment affirming the financial autonomy of all the 774 local government councils in the country as a committed proponent of democracy and the rule of law.
“Our administration in the state immediately swung into action by activating the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for the conduct of the LG polls as guided by the extant law and also proceeded with the dissolution of the Interim Management Committee.
“You may equally recall, when this administration took the mantle of leadership of the state, we resisted the temptation to dissolve the then existing LG council we inherited, even though all of them were from the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC. Not only did we preserve them, we never denied them any of their entitlements.
“Today, we have 44 duly elected chairmen across the LG and 484 newly elected councillors. I congratulate the leadership and management of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for a thorough and for the good job done inspite of unnecessary distractions by politicians who tried to stall the process for their own selfish interest.
“Let me also thank the good people of Kano State for coming out enmasse to exercise their civic duty peacefully and orderly manner devoid of any rancour.”