By Uzair Adam
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has confirmed its readiness to conduct the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024.
The KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, made the announcement on Friday after a Kano State High Court ruled in favor of the commission, overturning a previous federal court decision that halted the elections.
Justice Simon Amobeda of a federal high court had initially ruled against the elections, removing Malumfashi and five other commission members.
However, the high court’s decision now allows the elections to proceed as planned. Prof. Malumfashi stated that security arrangements, in cooperation with the police, are in place to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
The commission chairman expressed disappointment over one political party’s refusal to participate in the election process, citing missed deadlines for candidate nominations and form submissions.
He noted that all other parties, including the NNPP, ZLP, Accord Party, NRM, AAC, and AA, have participated in the electoral preparations.
Malumfashi showed the state’s commitment to holding transparent and fair elections, as mandated by the federal government to be completed by October 2024.
He urged all stakeholders to support the process, highlighting KANSIEC’s dedication to due process in all electoral preparations, including the nomination of commissioners approved by the State House of Assembly.