Gov Fintiri Swears-In 21 LG Chairmen, tasks them to shun corruption 

By Yagana Ali Yola 

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on Monday sworn into office the newly elected 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa state charged them to focus on good governance.

The swearing in ceremony took place At the Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola, capital of Adamawa state.

Governor Fintiri, however, challenged the chairmen to eschew corruption and carry everyone along in their administration.

He urged the new council chairmen to avoid absenteeism in office as the present administration will not condone such a habit whereby a chairman will abandon his official duties with no reason.

Governor Umaru Fintiri congratulated  Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission, ADSIEC, for conducting the election that was widely acknowledged as one of the best and credible in the history of Adamawa.

While speaking on behalf of 21 newly sworn in , Suleiman Ahmed, Executive Chairman Toungo local government area council said the mandate given to them could not have been possible without the good leadership put in place by Governor Fintiri. 

He reaffirmed their commitment to discharge their duties diligently and work in line with the development agenda of the present administration for the best interest of Adamawa people.

The Chairman assured that they will demonstrate visible dividends of democracy in their respective local governments and pledged that they will not disappoint the people who elected 

The oath of office and allegiance were administered on the chairmen by the State Chief Judge, Justice Hapsat Abdurrahman.

On  Saturday July 13, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, won all the 21 chairmanship seats and 225 councilorship seats while New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, got one councilorship seat.