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Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement staged a peaceable protest in Kano on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
Daily Trust had reported how Gwarzo’s title was lacking from the listing launched by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier this week.
Led by the occasion’s Deputy Governorship Candidate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the protesters marched to INEC’s state workplace the place they submitted a petition.
Kwankwaso insisted that the occasion had complied with all laws guiding candidate nomination, describing the exclusion as unjust.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kano, Abdu Zango, acknowledged receipt of the petition and defined that the omission was for causes already communicated, however assured that there was nonetheless a window for attraction till October 24.
He emphasised that the fee in Kano remained impartial and counseled the protesters for his or her orderly conduct.
“We received all the complaints and assured the delegation that their petition will receive the necessary attention. We are going to forward it to our national headquarters for consideration,” Zango stated, including that the group’s peaceable strategy was commendable.
Beyond the omission, the Kwankwasiyya Movement alleged forgery and collusion by an INEC workers member.
According to the group’s spokesperson, Dr. Habib Mohammed, unauthorised letters with suspected solid signatures had been submitted to INEC headquarters, resulting in the substitution of some candidates.
He urged the fee to analyze the officer concerned.
“Alhamdulillah, the Resident Commissioner received us very well and assured us that he will escalate the petition to the headquarters today,” Dr. Mohammed stated.
Meanwhile, Zango additionally spoke on the continued Permanent Voter Card (PVC) assortment train, which started on October 9, expressing satisfaction with the turnout and promising to increase assortment factors to Registration Areas for simpler entry.
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