In 2021, during his Governorship election campaign and at his 2022 inaugural speech, Governor Chukwuma Soludo promised to conduct local government election within his first term in office. Many did not believe him.

No doubt, in the last eleven years, the absence of elected local government administration in the state has impeded the development of democracy at the grassroots level and has left citizens without strong voice in the governance of their communities.

As a man who believes in due process, Governor Soludo embarked on putting in place institutional mechanisms and legal framework for the local government election.

On Saturday last week, Soludo kept the promise he made to ndị Anambra as a transparent and credible local government election took place across the state where nine political parties participated. From the video evidence and reactions by the people, the election has been described as the best so far. Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC conducted local government election, which was largely adjudged to be peaceful, free, and fair. The government’s decision to conduct local government elections has been well received by majority of the citizens, who have hailed the move as a step in the right direction towards deepening democracy at the grassroots level.

Speaking shortly after he cast his vote at his ward in Isuofia, Governor Soludo acknowledged that the reports he got confirmed that the electoral process was transparent, free, and fair and expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, which he believed demonstrated the state’s growth in democratic values.

Governor Soludo reassured the people of the state that their voices had been heard and that the process had been fully inclusive.

It is hoped that the successful conduct of the local government elections in Anambra State will serve as a catalyst for the elected Council Chairmen and Councillors in the state to prioritize democracy and development at the grassroots level.

Many political enthusiasts, stakeholders, citizens, civil society organisations and observers commended the Governor Soludo administration and security operatives for their roles in ensuring that the election was violence-free.

 

The voter turnout was also a testimony of the people’s desire for good governance and transparency at the grassroots level. Commendations therefore go to ndị Anambra for coming out to exercise their franchise. It is hoped that their votes produced competent and capable leaders at the various Council Areas.

The just concluded local government election marks a significant milestone in the strengthening of democracy at the grassroots level in Anambra State. The people had spoken through their votes and they had decided to elect leaders who would directly represent their needs and aspirations. It is believed that the elected local government chairmen would be accountable to the people and deliver dividends of democracy.

The Anambra State local government election is proof that Governor Soludo is committed to delivering free, fair, and transparent elections to the people of the State. His commitment to transparency and accountability in governance has continued to yield dividends, and the people of Anambra State can look forward to even more development under his leadership.

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