Winners of Bayelsa Local Government Area Polls Receive Certificates of Return from BYSIEC

On Monday, the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) issued certificates of return to the winners of the April 6 Local Government Area elections.

The ceremony, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Yenagoa, saw the presentation of certificates to the 8 Local Government Council Chairmen and their Vice, all from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Dr. Peter Singabele, the Chairman of BYSIEC, emphasized that the event marked the commission’s completion of its mandate to issue certificates of return, the final step in the 2024 election process.

He stated, “Once you have your certificate and are sworn in, you can now operate as elected Chairmen of your various council areas as the third tiers of government set up at the grassroots.”

Bulodisiye Ndiwara, the Chairman-elect of Yenagoa LGA, expressed gratitude to BYSIEC for the successful conclusion of the election. He also thanked the PDP for entrusting them with their platform and extended congratulations to party supporters and the people of Bayelsa for their votes.

Mrs. Alice Allen Tangi, the only female Chairman-elect of Sagbama LGA, pledged to enhance governance at the grassroots level. She emphasized her commitment to improving agriculture, human capacity development, and education funding in Sagbama LGA.

Tangi vowed to prioritize the empowerment of the girl child, promote agriculture, and ensure adequate support for farmers during her tenure.