Yobe state has emerged the second best-performing state in democratic performance with increased stability, accountability and inclusivity for good governance.
A statement signed by Male Mamman Mohammed,DG Press and Media Affairs To The Governor said Yobe state ranked second with 64.3% after Oyo state that clinched the first position with 70% according to Kimpact Development Initiative, indicating 28 states with low performance index.
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The Development Initiative said the performance of the states were based on four factors including Electoral Participation, Political Inclusion, Institutional Effectiveness and Civil Liberties.
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Yobe State had consistently conducted local government elections with huge citizen awareness and participation in both local and national elections to give the state a greater advantage.
This performance assessment serves as an indicator for greater electorate participation and voter turn out in the state in the forthcoming general elections.