Etsu Nupe Pledges Support For Democracy

The Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has congratulated Gov. Umaru Bago on the successful conduct of the local government election in the state.

The election was held across the state on Nov. 1.

The ruling All Progressives Congress won all the available 25 chairmanship seats.

The royal father made the congratulation when he led Kingmakers and other traditional title holders from the Bida Emirate on a courtesy visit to the governor in Minna yesterday.

Abubakar described the election as peaceful, fair and credible, assuring the governor of the Emirate’s continued support for his administration’s developmental strides.

He pledged sustained prayers for the success of the present administration at all levels and lauded the government for delivering dividends of democracy to the people.

Responding, Bago appreciated Abubakar for the visit and for his support which he said had been consistent.

He said the welfare of the people remained his administration’s top priority and pledged to fast-track the state’s growth and development.

The governor also reassured the traditional rulers of his continued support, describing them as critical stakeholders in governance and development

Bago prayed to Allah to grant the Etsu Nupe more wisdom and a long and peaceful reign.

(NAN)