We’ll not interfere with LG polls — Al-Makura

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has assured opposition parties and the electorate that his government will not interfere with the conduct of the forthcoming local government elections in the state.

Al-Makura, who stated this yesterday at the Government House during the swearing in of the new chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), Interim Management Committee Chairmen of Keffi and Keana local government areas and a permanent secretary, urged those in charge of the elections to ensure a levelplaying ground for all candidates.

“Let me place on record that government will not interfere with the independence of the state electoral body in the due discharge of its responsibilities. I, therefore, call on all political parties to participate in the electioneering process without any fear of partisanship.

“To underscore our commitment in this direction, government is providing the necessary enablement to facilitate the smooth preparation and conduct of the May, 2018 elections,” he said.

Responding, the Chairman of NSIEC, Henry Omaku, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them and pledged to uphold high level of professionalism to ensure credible elections in all the local government areas in the state.