Rt. Hon. Sam Atu casting his vote
By Tony Adibe
The member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Sam Atu has lauded Governor Peter Mbah and the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for “institutionalising democracy” at the grassroots.
NewsBits reports that ENSIEC is today, Saturday, 26 September 2026, conducting elections for the 17 Chairmanship and 260 Ward Councillorship positions in the state. It was gathered that seven political parties that signed the Peace Pact for the election on Monday are currently participating in the elections.
Atu gave the commendation after casting his vote at polling unit 5 in Ward 10 in Community Primary School, Ugwuaji Awkunanaw in Enugu on Saturday. According to him, the regular holding of council elections under Governor Mbah has created inclusivity and the people’s participation in governance.
Atu said that the massive investment in education, health, security and other basic amenities has given the people a sense of belonging. He said that he had supported the governor’s developmental stride by additional road construction, massive street light projects, educational scholarships, and vocational training and empowerment.
“The current Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Chief Caleb Ani, is performing creditably well with his deputy and team of councillors through construction of some rural roads and social intervention programmes.
‘We are supporting his re-election for a second term for him to implement more developmental projects for our people and support our governor on the beautiful and statewide projects being executed,” said the federal legislator.
He assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would continue to give all its candidates block votes anywhere in the state, adding: “You can see Ugwuaji people voting for APC in their numbers. It will continue like this till 4:00p.m.”
He equally commended ENSIEC for conducting a “peaceful, seamless and transparent” council election. Atu said: “ENSIEC performed exceptionally well in this election, which is adjudged the most peaceful and friendly in recent times.”
The Lawmaker also appreciated security agencies and the media for adding value to the election and discharging their duties professionally.
