Abia LGA polls: Ikpeazu sues for peace, assures of free and fair elections

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has applauded various political parties in Abia State for their keen interest in the upcoming local government election slated for December 17, 2016.

The Governor particularly commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for conducting a largely peaceful primaries across the state and urges winners and losers to continue to conduct themselves peacefully.

The Governor who also received information on skirmishes witnessed at some locations condemns all acts of violence, regardless of the reason, as the party (PDP) has structures in place for those who feel aggrieved to appeal the outcome of the primaries.

“It is important to note that for many years the state has not conducted polls to elect officials at the third tier of government and many have waited for the opportunity to put themselves up for election.

“Deepening democracy at the local government level is very important in ensuring accelerated even development across the state as well as spread democratic participation and dividends”, he said.

The Governor said he did not endorse any aspirant, as their was no reason for such, stating that any claim to such endorsement is false.

The Governor assured all Abians that he will do everything in his power to ensure the conduct of a free and fair local government poll on the 17th of December 2016.