The Kano State High Court has instructed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to continue with the local government elections set for Saturday.
The directive was issued on Friday by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji in response to a case brought by the state electoral commission against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 13 other respondents.
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Justice Ma’aji affirmed that KANSIEC has the constitutional authority to organize, oversee, and conduct elections across all 44 local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
He emphasized that any attempt to obstruct the election process would be deemed invalid.
The judge also called on security agencies to act promptly, ensuring the safety of citizens and property throughout the election period, which is scheduled for tomorrow.
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This ruling follows an earlier decision by Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano, who had temporarily halted the council elections earlier in the week.
Justice Amobeda’s suspension was based on claims that the state electoral commission had been improperly constituted.
Despite the federal court’s earlier ruling, Justice Ma’aji’s latest decision supports KANSIEC’s right to proceed, stressing the legitimacy of the electoral body’s role in conducting the elections.
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Security forces have been tasked with maintaining order to facilitate a smooth voting process on election day.
