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In the Local Government Elections held on Saturday in Abia State, the Zenith Labour Party triumphed by winning 15 chairmanship seats, contrasting with the Young Progressives Party’s acquisition of two seats, which points to changing voter preferences and party strengths in the region.
The Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George Chima, delivered the long-anticipated results of the chairmanship poll during a formal announcement at the commission’s headquarters in Umuahia, marking a significant step in the electoral process.
Mr Chima said: “We have carried out the duty we were inaugurated on September 5 to undertake. It was not an easy task, but we went out on our way to create awareness about the elections across the state. It must be noted that, in recent times, this commission has not conducted an election where over 12 political parties took part, this on its own is a plus to the commission.”
The head of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) announced that the elections for both chairmanship and councillorship positions took place in all 17 Local Government Areas of the state, reflecting the commission’s commitment to inclusive local governance.
He described the exercise as “free, fair and credible.”
He said that the elections were a demonstration of the commission’s dedication, focus and efficiency.
Mr Chima expressed joy that the commission successfully completed, in just two months, a task that typically required six to 12 months of effort.
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He stated, “I congratulate the winners and the losers too, because in any election there must be winners and losers. The most important thing is that Abia has been peaceful and I want the peace to continue. I appreciate the security agencies for their support, political parties for playing the game according to the rule.’’
The ZLP won in Isiala Ngwa South, Isiala Ngwa North, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Obingwa, Aba North, Aba South, Isuikwuato, Umunneochi, Arochukwu, Bende, and Ohafia LGAs. The remaining two LGAs of Osisioma and Ugwunagbo were won by YPP.
