By Okey Muogbo
The bye-election for Zuru State Constituency was conducted peacefully across all 200 polling units in the Zuru Local Government Area at the weekend.
The election was held to fill the vacancy left by the late Hon. Muhammadu Usman Ankwe, former Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, who passed on recently after a protracted illness.
Voters turned out in large numbers, including the Emir of Zuru Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll, who were observed queuing orderly at polling units visited by the observation team.
To ensure a hitch-free process, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Kana Zuru, constituted a committee comprising commissioners, members of the State House of Assembly, Special Advisers, and key stakeholders in Zuru LGA. The committee worked in close coordination with the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies throughout the exercise.
The contest featured Alhaji Rabiu of the All Progressives Congress and Alhaji Aliyu Galadima of the Labour Party. The Collation of results was ongoing at the time of this report by INEC officials alongside representatives of security agencies and agents of the participating political parties.
The peaceful conduct and enthusiasm displayed by the electorate underscore the commitment of Comrade Governor Nasir Idris to peace, unity, and democratic governance.
