By The Newspointer
LGA, Certificate of Return – 17, 2025
The Chairman-elect of Bali Local Government Area in Taraba State, Habila Bala Balasa, has received his Certificate of Return from the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission.
The certificates were presented to chairmen-elect, from the 16 local government areas at a brief ceremony held in Jalingo on Monday.
Speaking at the event, the TSIEC Chairman, Dr. Philip Danladi Duwe said the presentation followed the commission’s confirmation of results from Saturday’s local government election.
He urged the newly elected officials to uphold the confidence reposed in them by the electorate and to prioritise service delivery at the grassroots.
Balasa expressed appreciation to voters in Bali, saying the mandate would spur him to work harder in addressing security challenges, improving infrastructure and supporting local economic activities.
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Monday’s presentation formally concludes the electoral process for the state’s council polls.
