Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commended impressive turnout and orderly behaviour of voters at the ongoing local government chairmanship elections in the state.
The Governor made this known while addressing journalists shortly after he exercised his franchise at his country home in Radda ward, Charanchi local government area.
“The impressive turnout and orderly behaviour of voters at this polling unit demonstrates that our democracy has reached maturity,” the Governor stated.
He informed newsmen on his administration’s commitment to protecting voters’ civic rights, noting that “leaders who will emerge at the end of this election will truly represent the people’s choice.”
The Governor also stated that special arrangements have been put in place to ensure comprehensive coverage of all sections of the state during the electoral process.
Governor Radda commended the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), security agencies, and electoral observers for their diligent efforts in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
The arrangement made by SIEC, our security agencies, and the observers on ground will ensure that the civic rights of voters are not tampered with,” he concluded.
