Kano Electoral Commission Announces LG Election Dates And Candidate Drug Testing

Kano Electoral Commission Announces LG Election Dates And Candidate Drug Testing

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSAIC) has scheduled local government elections for November 30, 2024, vowing to ensure a transparent and unbiased process………. CONTINUE READING

KANSAIC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, announced that the official election notification will be issued on November 15. Nomination forms will be available from October 1 to October 11, with submissions due by October 18. Candidate screening will occur from October 18 to October 20, and the final list of eligible candidates will be published on October 24.

Results are expected to be announced by December 10, 2024. This timetable adheres to Section 103, Subsections 3 and 1 of the Electoral Act and the powers granted under Paragraph 3(4) of Part II, Third Schedule, Section 3(1) of the Kano Local Government Law 2004.

Professor Malumfashi emphasized that the elections follow a Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments and will be conducted in full compliance with the law. He also announced restrictions on campaign materials, prohibiting the placement of posters on places of worship, schools, and government buildings, with penalties for violations.

All 19 registered parties are expected to participate. Due to security concerns, especially given the state’s economic challenges, the Commission will collaborate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful election. Approximately 13,000 ad-hoc staff will be recruited to manage 11,000 polling units across Kano’s 44 local governments, which serve over 7 million voters.