Kano High Court Greenlights KANSIEC to Proceed with Local Government Election

Kano High Court Greenlights KANSIEC to Proceed with Local Government Election 

.....Judge Overturns Earlier Ban Amid Controversy**

In a significant legal reversal, Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji of the Kano State High Court on Friday issued an order allowing the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with its scheduled local government elections on Saturday. This ruling followed a previous decision by Justice Simon Amobeda, who had barred KANSIEC from holding the election, citing concerns that the commission’s executive members were affiliated with the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Justice Ma’aji’s ruling has been welcomed by many who see it as a positive step for democratic governance. His directive has allowed KANSIEC to move forward with the election as planned, despite recent legal challenges and attempts by opposition groups, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), to halt the process.

The decision comes amidst criticism of Justice Amobeda's judgment, with some alleging that his rulings have been controversial and detrimental to the state’s political landscape.

In an official announcement on Friday evening, KANSIEC Commissioner for Media Lawan Badamasi, on behalf of Chairman Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi, confirmed the participation of accredited parties, which include the AA, AAC, Accord Party, ADC, APM, and the NNPP.

The election is now set to take place as originally planned, marking a key moment in Kano’s local political scene.