The All Progressive Congress (APC) won in all 34 local government areas of Katsina state, according to the results of the February 15 local government elections announced by the chairman of the state independent electoral commission (KASIEC), Alhaji Lawal Alhassan Faskari.

Katsina state governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, congratulated the 34 newly elected local government chairmen and hailed the peaceful and transparent electoral process, describing it as a milestone in the state’s democratic journey.

He said: ”The peaceful conduct of yesterday’s elections is nothing but a show of maturity of our democracy and the commitment of our people to peaceful political participation,”

”The absence of electoral violence and the impressive voter turnout was as a result of citizens’ dedication to democratic principles”

“The sweeping victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the local governments reflects public confidence in our party’s governance. More importantly, the overwhelming mandate validates the noticeable investment we have built in the people of Katsina State”

Radda particularly emphasized the need to sustain and strengthen the State Government Community Development Programme (CDP).

He further charged the incoming chairmen to prioritize inclusive governance policy of government adding that the dividends of democracy must reach every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.