Niger: Sani Bello congratulates Gov-elect, tasks him to operate-open door policy

Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the governor-elect, Mohammed Umar Bago on his victory at the just-concluded Governorship and State Assembly elections held in the state.

Bello in a statement, described the victory of Bago as “a victory for a stronger Niger”.

While applauding the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a successful exercise, he acknowledged that despite the few flaws recorded in the entire process, there were many positives in the 2023 general elections in its entirety.

Bello also called on the Governor-elect to extend hands of fellowship to those that contested with him and ensure that he operates an open-door policy, since he was elected to serve everyone.

“I want to urge you to quickly extend an olive branch to all your contenders because you have been elected to serve the entire people of Niger State regardless of their religion, tribe, social status or even political parties,” he stated.

He further expressed optimism that Bago would engender development in the state, while calling on those who lost in the elections to accept the outcome in good fate, and support the incoming administration.

The governor then congratulated all the state assembly members-elect, urging them to provide good representations to their constituencies.