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District Chief Executive for Zabzugu confirmed

The Zabzugu District Assembly on Tuesday confirmed Mr Issifu Alidu Laa-Bandoo as the Chief Executive of the District.

Date Created : 9/12/2013 12:00:00 AM : Story Author :

Mr Laa-Bandoo secured 17 votes, representing 71 per cent of the total 24 votes cast.

Seven members of the assembly voted against him in an election supervised by officials from the Electoral Commission.

Mr Bede Ziedeng, Northern Regional Minister, some Executives of the National Democratic Congress, including chiefs and people of the district witnessed the event, which was held at the assembly’s hall at Zabzugu.

In a remark, Mr Laa-Bandoo asked for cooperation from Assembly Members and all stakeholders to successfully steer the affairs of the district.

He assured that he would not discriminate in the administration of the district and thanked all especially the assembly members for their support.

Prior to casting the confirmation votes, Mr Ziedeng appealed to the Assembly Members to emulate the examples of other districts in the region by confirming Mr Laa-Bandoo.

He said Mr Laa-Bandoo was trustworthy and capable of delivering the Presidents promise to the people of the district, hence his nomination.

Until his confirmation, Mr Laa-Bandoo was the Coordinator of the National Service Scheme at the Bunkpurugu District Assembly.