Daily Trust

Abdulsalam­i panel tasks Akeredolu on good governance, lauds INEC, others

Toto LG chair sacks 69 aides

- By Abbas Jimoh From Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad, Lafia

The National Peace Committee (NPC) has urged re-elected Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, to repay the people of the state with all the ingredient­s of good governance, justice and equity.

The chairman of the committee and former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam­i Abubakar (rtd), said this on Monday in Abuja in a statement.

“Through

the expression of your exemplary sacrifice, decorum and courage, you played your part in deepening the culture of peaceful elections in Nigeria.

“You have once again shown Nigerians that your votes count irrespecti­ve of the earlier fears, uncertaint­y, tensions and anxiety that preceded the election.

“Nigerians appreciate your conduct and display of patriotism, which is worthy of emulation,” Abdulsalam­i said.

Chairman of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State Nuhu Dauda has sacked 69 of his political appointees.

Dauda in a statement said the affected appointees included five supervisor­y councillor­s, five special advisers, five Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), 52 Special Assistants (SAs), personal assistant and secretary.

The chairman thanked contributi­ons to the council.

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