A High Court has directed the Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday.
Justice Sanusi Ma’aji of the Kano State High Court issued the order following a case filed by the state electoral commission against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 13 others.
TVC News Senior Reporter, Ibrahim Isah, reported that this directive came despite a recent Federal High Court ruling nullifying the appointments of KANSIEC’s Chairman and other members, who were appointed by Governor Yusuf to conduct the elections.
The Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) is now set to conduct local government elections across the state.
However, the elections are steeped in controversy.
The Federal High Court halted the elections, ruling KANSIEC’s setup under Governor Yusuf as illegal, but the Kano State High Court has now allowed the polls to proceed.
Justice Sanusi Ma’aji gave the directive in a case filed by KANSIEC against the APC and 13 other parties.
Following the High Court’s ruling, the Kano Independent Electoral Commission announced its commitment to proceed with the local council elections as planned.
Residents and stakeholders alike remain hopeful for a peaceful voting process.
