Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal yesterday called on
the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to
prepare for the 2015 polls.
Tambuwal gave the advice in
his New Year message signed by his Special Adviser on Media
and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam.
The speaker commended the Yobe State Independent
Electoral Commission for conducting a peaceful and credible
local government election worthy of emulation.
“The lesson in what happened in Yobe should not be lost on all
of us in spite of the security situation in the state and
operating under the State of Emergency”, he said.
He appreciated the role played by the government and people
of the state as well as security agencies to ensure that the
election witnessed massive turn out and was concluded
peacefully.
“The determination of the government and people of Yobe
State to have democratic structures at the grassroots
played a huge part in ensuring the success of the exercise.
“It should not be lost on all of us that when all hands are on
deck, and with sincerity of purpose, we can achieve success
together.
“I commend the security agencies, the government and people
of Yobe State for setting an example worthy of emulation”,
the Speaker said.
Tambuwal enjoined Nigerians to remain positive about the
country, and prayed to God for a prosperous and peaceful
2014.