Results announced by the Chairman, Abia State Independent Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Chima George shows that Zenith Labour Party won 15 out of the 17 local government areas in the Abia local government elections held yesterday.
The Young Progressives Congress won Osisioma and Ugwunagbo Local Government Areas.
Speaking after casting his votes, Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State expressed satisfaction over the smooth electoral process in the state.
He said that, aside from minor disruptions in Obingwa and Ohafia LGAs, the process was largely peaceful, with security agencies deployed to maintain order where needed.
“The point remains that political parties are platforms for running elections and like you would notice, a lot of political parties have problems but irrespective of that, we have advocated that people should vote candidates that are credible and competent to deliver.
“If you want to continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy, if you want to continue to enjoy performance then, you need to vote people like that.
“I believe that this election would synchronize with that call I’ve been making because people have also been talking about it, that they are going to vote people who have capacity.
“And it’s a local government election. We all know our people,” Otti said.
Similarly, prof. George thanked Abians for their peaceful disposition, adding that in every election, there must be a winner.
The ABSIEC boss thanked all the political parties that participated in the election for their maturity.
