The Zenith Labour Party won 15 of the 17 Local Government Areas in Abia State in the November 2 elections, while the Young Progressive Party secured victories in the remaining two LGAs.
The Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George Chima, announced the results on Saturday at the commission’s headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital.
“We have fulfilled the duty we were inaugurated on September 5 to carry out.
“It wasn’t 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, “In recent times, this commission has not conducted an election with over 12 political parties participating. This, in itself, is a milestone for the commission.”
Chima confirmed that the election took place across all 17 LGAs of the state, describing it as “free, fair, and credible.”
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He added, “We have been able to complete a task that could typically take six to twelve months within a span of two months.”
The commission chairman congratulated both the winners and the opposition, highlighting the importance of preserving peace in Abia.
“In any election, there are winners and losers, but the most important thing is that Abia remains peaceful. I urge everyone to uphold this peace.”
He also expressed appreciation to the security agencies for their support and praised the political parties for “adhering to the rules.”
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