Yobe Govt Approves N192.5m For LG Elections

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The Yobe State Government has approved the release of N192.5 million to the State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure timely preparation for the June council elections.

Alhaji Maimala Buni, the Special Adviser to State Governor on Political Affairs, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Wednesday.
“Government approved the funds to ensure timely procurement of ballot papers and all other necessary materials needed for the success of the election.
“The commission on its part has commenced preparations, according to the time-table, for a successful and credible exercise,’’ he said.
Buni commended political parties in the state for their commitments to the election time-table and process.
“The contribution and suggestions made by individual political parties at a stakeholder’s forum organised by the state electoral commission reflects the appreciation of the parties to government’s effort in promoting peace and democracy in the state.
“The coalition of political parties in the state has warned all political parties against banditry and violence among their supporters throughout the electioneering process.
“Government appreciates this understanding and cooperation on the need for us as a people to contribute toward the stabilization of peace in the state before, during and after the elections,’’ he added.
Buni said that the stakeholders forum ``has given politicians a true sense of belonging in the forthcoming election’’.
He said the commission was optimistic that the commission would conduct a free and credible election that would be acceptable to all parties.
The commission in March announced that it would conduct elections into the 17 Local Governments in June 2013.
Source: NAN

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