Abia Govt Pleased With LG Polls

Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, has congratulated the Chairman-elect of Ohafia LGA, Dr Okoroafor Ukiwe, on his victory at the recently concluded Abia State Local Government polls and urged him not take the vote of the people for granted.
Chief Okiyi who was speaking with newsmen in Umuahia after the announcement of the result of the election by the Chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral commission (ABSIEC), Prof Mkpa Agu Mkpa, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls and thanked Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for ensuring the conduct of two LGA polls within 5 years of his administration.
Chief Okiyi who applauded the people of Ohafia LGA for their support to all the PDP candidates in the election, also praised the Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, and other stakeholders in the area for leading the party to victory while thanking God for the peaceful conduct of the election.
He also congratulated other PDP candidates on their victory, saying it was on affirmation of people’s love and support for the PDP in the state.
On the victory of some Labour Party candidates in the Councilorship election, Chief Okiyi described it as evidence of democracy at work, the fairness that characterized the work of ABSIEC led by Prof Mkpa Agu Mkpa and urged winners and losers to close ranks in order to deliver dividends of democracy to the people as well as support the developmental vision of Governor Ikpeazu.