FCT SWAN election inconclusive, as NAN Correspondent emerges Vice Chairman
By By Georgina Adegbie/Victor Okoye
The Electoral Committee of the 2024 FCT SWAN elections (SWANECO) has fixed May 10 for the concluding part of the elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that winners could not emerge in the positions of the Chairman and the Treasurer after the elections held on Friday in Abuja.
In the Chairmanship position where Folusho Oyekan, Tolulope Oguntimehin, and Kelechi Onwudiwe contested, both Oguntimehin and Onwudiwe polled 64 votes each, while Oyekan scored 8 votes.
However, Victor Okoye of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) emerged unopposed as Vice Chairman of the association.
He received a voice affirmation following a “Yes or Nay” session conducted by Patrick Ngwaogu, the Chairman of the SWAN Electoral Committee (SWANECO).
An elated Okoye told NAN that the people had spoken, adding that he was pleased and humbled by the massive support and affirmation by members of the association.
“As the saying goes, `the voice of the people is the voice of God` and so I humbly accept the mandate to serve and deploy all resources at my disposal to the service of this great association.
“I come as a breath of fresh air with a blend of youthful and positive energy. I am people-oriented and justice and equity are my watchwords“, he said.
He said he would work closely and assiduously with the incoming chairman of the association to uphold its constitution.
“We will ensure that our great association takes its rightful place in the comity of professional bodies in FCT.
“My intention is to hit the ground running from day one with a chairman who has a vision for our noble profession and one who is void of any form of prejudice, bias, sentiments or divisive tendencies.
“We will close ranks and mend fences with all stakeholders and to work towards achieving our set goals and achieve the SWAN of our dreams,” he said.
Other contestants who emerged unopposed also on Friday were; Sam Ahmadu (secretary) and Niyi Busari (financial secretary)
.Friday Joshua emerged as the newly elected Assistant Secretary as he polled 104 votes to defeat Nonso Arinzechukwu, who got 32 votes.
Joan Iwuchukwu was elected as a welfare officer after she polled 88 votes to beat Busayo Olowookere, who garnered 48 votes. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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