The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has confirmed that it will move forward with the local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024, despite conflicting court orders. Earlier, the Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, had issued a ruling to halt the election and removed KANSIEC Chairman Sani Malumfashi and other commission members due to concerns about their political affiliations. The court also prohibited police involvement in the election.
However, on Friday, the Kano State High Court overturned the Federal Court’s decision, allowing KANSIEC to proceed with the election. During a press conference, Malumfashi announced that preparations were complete and emphasized that there would be no delays, affirming that the State High Court has jurisdiction over local government matters.
Malumfashi also noted that the political party challenging the election is not participating in it and dismissed their opposition as inconsequential. Six political parties, including the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), are confirmed to participate in the election. The police have also been instructed to ensure security during the process.
