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The Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has officially issued certificates of return to the newly elected 44 Local Government Chairmen.
The presentation took place on Sunday morning, led by the commission’s Chairman, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi.
In Saturday’s elections, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) secured victory in all 44 chairmanship positions as well as 484 councillorship seats.
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While presenting the certificates, Malumfashi stated, “In accordance with the electoral process, the commission has the duty to issue certificates of return to the elected Chairmen and Councillors, recognizing them as legitimate leaders of their respective local government areas. They are now responsible for addressing the official needs of their LGAs.”
Sources indicate that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is expected to swear in the chairmen at the Government House in Kano.
During a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters, Malumfashi highlighted that the election was conducted smoothly across all 44 Local Government Areas.
He noted that KANSIEC provided all necessary materials to facilitate an efficient electoral process.
Originally set for November 30, the elections were rescheduled to October 26 following a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed local government autonomy.
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Malumfashi welcomed the peaceful conduct of the election, emphasizing its significance in promoting local government independence.
Despite the successful elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deemed the results illegal.
APC chieftain, Rabi’u Bichi explained that this stance is based on a court order from Justice Simon Amobede of the Federal High Court, Kano, which declared the election null and void due to alleged bias from KANSIEC towards the ruling NNPP.
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Bichi added that since the judgment has not been appealed, the APC considers any election outcome invalid.
He also referenced a recent Federal High Court ruling that annulled all NNPP chairmanship candidates for the elections, further supporting the party’s claims.
He urged party members to remain calm and await the results of ongoing legal actions to contest the election’s legitimacy.
