NDLEA Clarifies Position on Alleged Drug Tests for Kano Chairmanship Contenders

• The NDLEA in Kano State clarifies that reports of 20 chairmanship candidates testing positive for drugs are inaccurate
• The agency confirms 20 candidates tested positive, but the results are not specific to any particular seat or political party
• The NDLEA urges the public to await the official release of test results to ensure transparency and accuracy in the electoral process

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has addressed recent media reports that misquoted the agency regarding drug test results for political candidates. Contrary to circulating reports, the NDLEA did not state that 20 chairmanship candidates tested positive for drugs.

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Maigatari, clarified the situation.

"Contrary to reports, the NDLEA did not state that 20 chairmanship candidates tested positive for drugs," Maigatari stated.

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The agency confirmed that 20 candidates had indeed tested positive for drugs, but emphasized that the number was not specific to any particular seat or political party.

"It is important to note that candidates are presenting themselves for the drug integrity test on an individual basis, without indication of the position they are aspiring for (Chairmanship or Councilorship) or the political party they belong to," the statement added.

The NDLEA highlighted the challenge in explicitly determining which candidates are contesting for chairmanship or councilorship positions based on the current testing process.

"We therefore urge the public to await the official release of the test results at the end of the screening exercise, as the NDLEA is committed to transparency and accuracy in the electoral process," the statement concluded.

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The agency's clarification aims to ensure accurate public understanding and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that top political leaders across the world, influential businessmen, respected sportsmen and women, entertainers and the general masses had all been infected with COVID-19.

Nigeria's case is not different as well. Since the confirmation of the index case via an Italian on Thursday, February 27, top political leaders in the country have tested positive for the virus.

Source: Legit.ng