Posted by Amarachi on Fri 30th Aug, 2024 - tori.ng
Prof. Lawan said the development was in compliance with the October deadline for conduct of the LG elections handed to the electoral bodies by the Supreme Court.
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC on Friday, announced the postponement of the local government elections in the 44 LGAs of the state.
The LGA polls have now been fixed for October 26th, 2024.
The Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawan announced the rescheduling while addressing newsmen in the commission’s headquarters on Friday.
Prof. Lawan said the development was in compliance with the October deadline for conduct of the LG elections handed to the electoral bodies by the Supreme Court.
Recall that the local government elections in the state was earlier slated for November 30th, 2024.
According to him, “In recognition and conformity with the recent Supreme Court decision, the mutual agreement between States and Federal Governments and upon the expiration of October deadline on Local Government Financial Autonomy, the Commission is justifiably impelled to reschedule the already scheduled Local Government Election to 26th October, 2024 as against 30th November, 2024.
“The Commission therefore, implored you the stakeholders to understand the compelling situation and give the Commission your most deserving support and cooperation,” Prof. Lawan however stated.