Umahi’s son among winners as APC clears ALL 13 chairmanship seats in Ebonyi

Ebonyi State's recent local government elections have been characterized by peaceful conduct and high voter turnout, according to various officials who cast their votes. Osbourne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and APC chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area, expressed satisfaction with the election process after voting at his Onuofukulu polling unit.

Valentine Okike-Uzor, the Commissioner for Special Duties, emphasized the importance of the election as a constitutional right and urged the future chairman to serve all residents of the local government, regardless of political affiliation. Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Francis Ori, thanked Governor Francis Nwifuru for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in the state and commended the EBSIEC for organizing the election.

Senator Anthony Ani, representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District, highlighted the state's commitment to democracy and the need for good governance, regardless of the frequency of local government elections.

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