The Kano State High Court has granted approval for the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The decision, issued by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, reaffirms KANSIEC’s authority to conduct elections across all 44 local government areas in the state. This ruling overturns an earlier Federal High Court order that had suspended the election over concerns regarding the commission’s impartiality, particularly due to the KANSIEC chairman’s alleged ties to the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
The initial suspension had stirred objections from civil society and political groups, who contended that halting the election would infringe upon democratic rights. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf also voiced his support for the High Court’s decision, reinforcing his commitment to moving forward with the election as planned.