The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaduna State north west Nigeria, has presented certificates of return to winners in the 2015 elections in the state.
Among those who received the certificates at the INEC headquarters in the state capital, were the state Governor-elect, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, his Deputy, Mr Bala Bantex as well as National and State Assembly members-elect.
In an interview with journalists after receiving his certificate, El-Rufai thanked the people of Kaduna State for voting massively for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the elections.
He also assured that his government would hit the ground running immediately after their swearing in on May 29.
The Governor-elect further explained that his administration would complete all ongoing projects initiated by the outgoing PDP government which has positive impact on the people of the state, while those of less importance would be reviewed.
The former FCT minister also vowed to prosecute without exemption anyone involved in electoral violence during the just-concluded polls, in order to serve as deterrent to others and also to reinforce his government’s commitment to the rule of law.
Some of the elected national and state assembly members, Senator-elect, Suleiman Hunkuyi, and House of Rep Member-elect, Mohammed Soba, also assured of vibrant representation of their constituencies for the overall development of the state.
The presentation was sequel to El-Rufai’s victory over the incumbent Governor, Mukhtar Yero of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 11 election.
In attendance at the event were traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, local and international observers, political parties, and the media.