BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim casts his vote during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Simuay Junction Central Elementary School in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte. (Benyamen Cabuntalan/BIO)
COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has urged the newly-elected local leaders after the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), which was held on Monday, to uphold Moral Governance in promoting peace and progress within the Bangsamoro region.
In a statement issued on Oct. 31, Ebrahim congratulated the winners and set the tone for their future service in their barangays.
“Your noble task begins right now,” Ebrahim said, emphasizing the importance of their roles in fostering positive change.
Furthermore, Ebrahim addressed the election-related incidents experienced in some areas of BARMM and emphasized the pivotal role of Bangsamoro citizens in ensuring long-lasting peace and conflict-free elections in the region.
“I appeal to all peace-loving Bangsamoro to remember that we can only sustain peace and continue to reap the fruits of the peace process if we safeguard and maintain peace among ourselves and our communities,” the Chief Minister said.
Ebrahim also expressed his hopes for the BSK leaders as active partners of the BARMM Government in advancing peace and development in their Bangsamoro barangays.
Acknowledging the collective effort behind the success of BSKE 2023, Ebrahim extended his gratitude to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC-BARMM), volunteer teachers, members of the security forces, and all stakeholders who contributed to the triumph of the electoral process.
The objectives of sustaining and enhancing peace, justice, and security across the region are central to Ebrahim’s vision, which constitute the first and twelfth priorities within CM Ebrahim’s Enhanced 12-Point Priority Agenda. (Johamin Inok/BIO)
