Live Updates: Kano Residents to Vote LG Chairmen and Councilors
Kano residents will be trooping out in numbers to elect new local government chairmen and councillors across the state's 44 Local Government Areas. This is happening amid conflicting court judgments stopping and giving the go-ahead to the election.
In another development, the Federal High Court in Kano sacked all 44 chairmanship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the state, while the APC has described the election as an invitation to anarchy if the governor goes ahead. The NNPP is the ruling party in the northwest state.
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Low turn out marred election
The Local Government elections on Saturday in Kano state witnessed a low turnout of voters, especially in the Kano metropolis and its environs.
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Governor Yusuf cast his vote
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has casted his vote in the ongoing local government and chairmanship election in the state.
The election is going amid several court orders.
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Voting commences in Kano council poll
Voting is underway in Kano as residents cast their ballots for chairmanship and councillorship candidates.
According to Daily Trust, some Polling Units have yet to begin voting, but many others are already active in both metropolitan areas and outlying Local Government Areas.
Voting materials distribute to polling units
The local government election in Kano State is officially underway, with voting materials being distributed to various polling units across the state's 44 local government areas. In Sharada Salanta Ward, electorates eagerly await the start of voting as election authorities work to ensure a smooth process.
To maintain order, the Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has teamed up with local vigilantes to provide security. However, the government has imposed restrictions on vehicular movement throughout the state, likely to prevent any potential disruptions. Interestingly, there's no visible police presence at the polling units, which might raise some eyebrows.
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) is responsible for conducting the elections, and it remains to be seen how this year's polls will unfold.
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