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<p>The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, has resigned from his position following his nomination by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for appointment as a commissioner.</p><div class="39KJnRjE" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The resignation was announced in a statement issued by Bashir Habib Yahya, Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman, who disclosed that Professor Malumfashi communicated his decision during a farewell address to commissioners and staff of the electoral commission.</p>
<p>In his farewell address, Professor Malumfashi expressed appreciation to the commissioners and staff for their support and cooperation throughout his tenure, particularly during the conduct of the 2024 local government elections in Kano State.</p>
<p>The outgoing chairman acknowledged the contributions of the commission&#8217;s personnel to the electoral process and thanked them for working with him during his leadership of the institution.</p>
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<p>Professor Malumfashi also urged the commissioners and staff to extend the same level of cooperation and support to the incoming leadership of the commission to ensure continuity in its activities.</p>
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<p>He called on the personnel to maintain their commitment to the responsibilities of the commission, stressing the importance of cooperation in supporting the new leadership.</p>
<p>The former chairman further sought forgiveness from anyone he might have offended in the course of his service, assuring the commissioners and staff that he was leaving office without holding grudges against anyone.</p>
<p>Responding on behalf of the commissioners, the Commissioner for Media and Publicity, Alhaji Lawan Badamasi, popularly known as Galadiman Gezawa, commended Professor Malumfashi and advised him to justify the confidence reposed in him by Governor Yusuf through his nomination for the commissioner position.</p>
<p>The statement did not disclose the specific portfolio for which Professor Malumfashi had been nominated or provide further details regarding the confirmation and swearing-in process.</p>
<p>Professor Malumfashi&#8217;s resignation marks a leadership transition at KANSIEC following his nomination to serve in the Kano State Government&#8217;s executive arm.</p>
<p>The development comes after the commission conducted the 2024 local government elections, which formed a major part of its responsibilities during his tenure.</p>
<p>The statement was signed by Bashir Habib Yahya, Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman.</p>
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