From CHARLES ONYEKWERE
Zenith Labour Party, LP, won 15 out of the 17 local government areas in last Saturday’s local council elections in Abia State, while Young Progressives Party, YPP, claimed victory in the remaining two.
The results were announced by the Chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Professor George Chima, at the commission’s headquarters in Umuahia.
“We have fulfilled the duty we were inaugurated on September 5 to carry out.
“It was not an easy task, but we went above and beyond to raise awareness about the election across the state,” Chima stated.
Highlighting the significance of the election, he noted that “in recent times, this commission has not conducted an election with over 12 political parties participating. This, in itself, is a milestone.”
Chima confirmed that the election took place across the 17 local government areas, describing it as “free, fair and credible.”
He added: “We have been able to complete a task that could typically take six to 12 months within a span of two months.”
The ABSIEC chairman congratulated the winners and the opposition, emphasizing the need to maintain peace in Abia State.
He also expressed gratitude to security agencies for their support and commended political parties for playing by the rules.
