Governor Fintiri called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use the ongoing governorship and House of Assembly elections to redeem its image. He expressed confidence that the process would be credible, peaceful and transparent.
The governor also urged the electorate to come out en masse and exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation. He emphasized the importance of the electoral process and the role of the people in determining the future of their state.
He said, "I commend the Independent National Electoral Commission for the orderly and fast process. I urge INEC to use this election to redeem its image. I call on the people of Adamawa State to come out en masse and exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation. The future of our state lies in our hands."
The governor stressed the need for peaceful conduct and urged political actors to eschew violence and embrace the spirit of sportsmanship. He called for a free and fair electoral process, stating that the people's will must be respected.
He added, "I urge political actors to eschew violence and embrace the spirit of sportsmanship. We must have a free and fair electoral process. The people's will must be respected. Let us conduct ourselves peacefully and respect the sanctity of the ballot box."
Governor Fintiri also lauded the security agencies for their professionalism and urged them to remain vigilant throughout the exercise. He assured the people of Adamawa State of his commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the state.
He said, "I commend the security agencies for their professionalism. I urge them to remain vigilant throughout the exercise. I assure the people of Adamawa State of my commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the state."
The governor urged the electorate to be patient and wait for the announcement of the results by INEC. He cautioned against premature celebrations or violence, stating that the electoral process is a continuous one and that there would be other opportunities for participation.
He said, "I urge the electorate to be patient and wait for the announcement of the results by INEC. Let us not engage in premature celebrations or violence. The electoral process is a continuous one, and there will be other opportunities for participation."