Kano: We’ll conduct Local Govt elections soon – Gov Yusuf

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says his administration is ready to conduct Local Government election.

According  to the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf said this during a stakeholders’ meeting with the leadership of the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) at Africa House, Government House, Kano.

Tofa said the governor revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with judgement of Supreme Court that affirmed financial autonomy for the third tier of government.

Yusuf stressed unwavering respect to the rule of law and commitment to financial prudency, accountability and transparency in governance at all tiers.

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“Our administration has allowed the previous LG Executive Councils in the 44 LGAs to finish their tenure despite pressure from within, this is out of respect we have for the rule of law.”

“So, our respect for accountability and in consideration of the recent supreme court judgment trigger our readiness to conduct council elections.”

He said the Kano State Independent Electorate Commission (KANSIEC) is prepare to conduct the council polls, “and I can assure you this would hold any time soon”.

“We will soon invite you again for selection of our party’s candidates to be fielded in the 44 LGAs, who will run for the office of Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors. We shall run a peaceful campaigns with the believe that majority of Kano people will vote for NNPP.”