Ayeeshat J Ahmad
Aminci Radio Kano
In a significant development, the recent Local Government elections in Kano State have been hailed as a resounding success by 89 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and citizens for development education CDE.served as accredited election observers. Led by Comrade Victor Kalu, Director of Grassroot Development and Peace Initiative.
Comrade Kalu, however, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly manner in which the elections were conducted, despite the absence of security personnel.
Ambassador Ibrahim waiya also acknowledged the elections, adding that the election were conducted in the best interest of citizens and in a peaceful atmosphere.
He however,commended Kano state Government, under the leadership of Engr Abba Yusuf for their commitment in ensuring good governance at all level.
During the event KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi, received the CSOs’ report and praised their contributions to the election’s success.
“ This development underscores the positive outcome of the elections”.
Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi, while, received the report,explained the value added by their presence and encouraged them to continue promoting democracy in Nigeria .
Malumfashi also emphasised that the CSOs helped prevent attempts to undermine the constitutional mandate and ensured the elections’ success.
It will be recalled that this development comes after the All Progressives Congress (APC) had earlier filed a suit to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing voter registers for the council polls.
Accordingly, the elections proceeded, and the CSOs’ endorsement indicates a positive outcome.