The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has confirmed that the local government elections will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, October 26th.
This announcement was made by the chairman of the commission, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Kano.
Professor Malumfashi stated that the decision to conduct the election followed a state high court order that granted the commission the right to proceed. “On behalf of KANSIEC, I am welcoming you. You have been informed, and you are informing others. We have followed the regulations. The supreme court rules that we should follow. Is democracy like this?” he remarked, emphasizing the commission’s adherence to legal protocols.
He further explained that when the commission was appointed, they were given a grace period before being sworn in. “Kano State High Court has affirmed our right to conduct the elections. We are going to do the elections,” Professor Malumfashi asserted.
The chairman also listed the political parties that will participate in the elections, including Action Alliance, ZLP, ACCORD, AAC, NRM, and NNPP. He urged electoral officials to ensure they arrive early at their respective polling stations to facilitate a smooth electoral process.
