Kano LG election holds January 16-Official

Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has released time table for local government elections in the state.

The commission said preparation for the council poll would begin on October,12,2020 while the election is scheduled to hold January 16, 2021.

Addressing newsmen on Monday in Kano, The Commission Chairman, Prof. Garba Ibrahim Sheka announced that against the 21 days interval required, the commission is issuing 96 days notice before the election to ensure adequate preparation.

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‘’48,000 Adhoc staff would be recruited for the council election including 44 electoral officers for each of the local government, said Prof. Sheka.

Solacebase reports that Professor Sheka noted that sales of nomination forms to interested candidates and parties start from 19th October 2020 and replacement of candidates by political parties end on 28th December 2020.

Considering the challenges experienced in the last council election,  Professor Sheka noted that electoral materials would not be imported to avoid the high cost of foreign exchange and delay.

“We agreed to hold an election on Jan. 16, sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the elected council officials.

“The tenure of the councils expired on Feb. 11, and we are conducting the election in accordance with the electoral laws and constitutional provisions.

He said that the commission would conduct sensitisation campaigns across the state, to mobilise the electorate for participating in the election.

Sheka reiterated the commitment of the commission towards the free, fair and credible election.

He sought the support of the media towards ensuring a hitch free conduct of the election.