Latest news on kano election
Here are the latest news updates on the Kano State Governorship election:
Update as of March 28, 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abba Kabir Yusuf, as the winner of the Kano State Governorship election. Yusuf polled 1,014,474 votes to defeat his closest rival, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, who got 889,957 votes.
Pre-Election Updates
- The Kano State Governorship election was held on March 18, 2023, amidst reports of violence and voter intimidation.
- The election was marred by allegations of vote-buying, ballot box snatching, and the use of thugs to disrupt the voting process.
- The opposition parties, including the NNPP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused the APC of rigging the election.
- The INEC had earlier announced that the election would be postponed by 24 hours due to logistical issues.
Post-Election Developments
- The APC has rejected the results of the election, claiming that the outcome was a result of rigging and manipulation by the NNPP and INEC.
- The NNPP has welcomed the results, saying that they were a reflection of the will of the people.
- The PDP has also rejected the results, calling for a rerun of the election.
- The INEC has promised to investigate allegations of electoral malpractice and take necessary action.
Reactions from Stakeholders
- The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Adamu, has described the election as a "sham" and called for a rerun.
- The National Chairman of the NNPP, Rufai Alkali, has hailed the victory of his party's candidate, saying that it was a testament to the popularity of the party.
- The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has refused to concede defeat, saying that the election was marred by irregularities.
These are the latest updates on the Kano State Governorship election. Please note that the situation is still developing, and more information may become available as the day progresses.