The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has presented certificates of return to Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, his Deputy Dr Emmanuel Akabe and the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi as well as other 23 members-elect for the State Assembly.
The event for the presentation of certificates of return to Nasarawa State Governor, his Deputy, the Speaker and Members - elect for the State Assembly took place at INEC Headquarters Lafia and was conducted by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abdul-rahman Othman Ajidagba and was supervised by Muhammed Kudu Haruna INEC Commissioner in charge of North Central.
Governor Abdullahi Sule in his speech expressed happiness for the unique day which he described as double celebration for him and the State at large coming a day after Federal Government commenced oil drilling in the State.
"it is two happy moments for us in the State, the presentation of certificate of return and commencement of oil drilling"
"It is a very common thing for us in Nigeria, winners will always celebrate and losers will always accused the winner, it is common in Nigeria politics" Gov. Sule said.
On his part, the Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly who led other members to the event, said the legislative arm of government is committed in promulgating laws that will steer development base on the yearnings and peculiarities of the state.
He expressed gratitude to God Almighty for his re-election and pledged to continue to contribute positively to the development of the state.
" I want to assure of my readiness to continue to provide effective, sound and quality representation to the people of my constituency and the state at large."
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