From Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki
Governor David Nweze Umahi has commended the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC for the smooth conduct of this year's Local Government election.
Umahi in a press release by his media aide, Chooks Oko made the commendation while casting his vote at his Onuofukuru Umunaga Uburu polling unit Saturday.
He lauded EBSIEC for the early commencement of accreditation and voting at the respective polling units and also commended the electorate for turning out in their numbers to exercise their right of franchise.
"I can say that I am quite satisfied with what I have seen and the reports I am getting from across the state.
"It is very peaceful, the turnout is quite impressive and the people are voting very freely for candidates of their preferences.
"There is no other political party in Ebonyi State, we have done quite well and no other political party in Ebonyi can boast of any reason why anybody in Ebonyi should vote for any party other than APC. We have performed, we have transformed the State, so Ebonyi people will not listen to promises, they are going to be listening to promises fulfilled under my administration.
"I worked hard for it. Apostle Paul says I have run the race, I have kept the faith, left unto me is the crown of righteousness, and that crown of righteousness is a comprehensive victory today.
"Every election is selection; an opportunity for the people to select whoever they like and that is the definition of the election."
He expressed hope that with what his administration has put on the ground in terms of infrastructural development, All Progressives Congress, and APC Candidates would carry the day in the various wards," he said.
The Governor called on voters to continue to conduct themselves properly to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
The election was generally peaceful across the State.
