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| From L-R, Governor Okorocha and Mr Offor (photo by Ebere Inyama) |
The Imo State Governor,
Owelle Rochas Okorocha, his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere and House of Assembly
member-elect, Mr. Chinedu Offor were among those given Certificates of Return
by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday (30-04-15)
for their victory at the just concluded general elections.
Speaking at the INEC
Headquarters in Owerri, Governor Okorocha commended the electoral body, the
police, SSS, Army and other security agencies for living up to expectation in
successfully managing the electioneering process in the State.
Said he; “I congratulate
INEC for managing to conclude the elections despite the supplementary nature of
this election. I’m happy that finally has come to an end.”
Speaking further at the
occasion, Governor Okorocha pledged to do everything within his capability to
ensure that Imo people enjoy democracy dividend and charged those elected into
political offices to put away party affiliations for the interest of the
masses.
He regretted that the
nation’s democracy is yet to attain maturity after many years of its practice
in the country and insisted that those who were involved in election
malpractices be made to face the full wrath of the law to serve as deterrent to
others.
Also speaking, the member-elect
representing Onuimo State constituency, Mr. Chinedu Offor commended INEC for
the conduct of credible and peaceful polls while pledging that the efforts of
the House would be geared towards uplifting the State to greater heights.
Earlier, the
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Gabriel Ada said the presentation of
Certificate of Return mark the climax of the electioneering process and
expressed appreciation to the various stakeholders that helped nurture the
process as well as ensured peace and orderliness during the process,
He commended political
parties that participated in the election for their good conduct and advised
that they assist in information dissemination to their members in future
elections.
Contributing, the
National Commissioner representing Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu, Dame Gladys Nwafor
congratulated those who emerged victorious in the elections and advised them to
be magnanimous in victory.
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