Three Parties Contest Kano Bye-Election Shunned by NNPP
A peaceful federal bye-election concluded in Kano State with only three political parties participating, following a boycott by major regional contenders. The exercise, necessitated by a legislative vacancy, recorded massive voter turnout and zero violence across the constituency.
Key Highlights
- Only the APC, LP, and APM contested the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency poll.
- Major regional parties, including the NNPP and PDP, boycotted the election entirely.
- Electoral and security officials reported 0 incidents of violence or technical failure.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed optimal performance of the BVAS technology.
Only three political parties contested the bye-election that was necessitated by the death of the House of Representatives member representing Daqakinkudu-Warawa Constituency in Kano state.
The parties include the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Allied Peopleβs Movement (APM) and the Labour Party (LP).
This was made known to newsmen by the Chairman of Warawa Local Government Area, Sanusi Ahmad Garindau, Saturday, when he spoke on the conduct of the election.
The Peopleβs Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peopleβs Party (NNPP) and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), seen as the major political party trending in the state did not participate in the election.
However, the election was peaceful, devoid of any kind of violence, as people turned out to vote massively, Blueprint.ng reports.
βAs you have all seen, the election is taking place peacefully without any hitches, which was necessitated by the death of the late member of the House of Representatives.
βThe by-election as organized by the election umpire is taking place today to fill in the space.
βWe have since been instructed by His Excellency the state governor to ensure that we do everything possible for there to be a peaceful and credible election.
βThe by-election has taken place and it is only three political parties including APC, APM and LP that are participating,β he stated.
He appreciated the peaceful conduct of exercise which he attributes to the good work of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies led by the police.
βINEC did excellently by making sure that all the 140 ballot boxes in the area were manned by well-trained staff that eased the process,β he said.
He also praised the people of the Dawakinkudu-Warawa constituency for being law abiding and participating actively in the election.
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Future Outlook
Electoral stakeholders view the hitch-free coordination between security agencies and administrative bodies during this exercise as a blueprint for upcoming regional contests. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, officials plan to sustain rigorous security collaborations and proactive technological updates to maintain public trust in the democratic process.
FAQs
Which political parties participated in the Kano State bye-election?
Only three political parties fielded candidates for the exercise: the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Labour Party (LP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
Why did the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa constituency hold a bye-election?
The election was organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission to fill the vacant House of Representatives seat following the death of the incumbent lawmaker.
Did the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System experience any technical errors?
No. Electoral officials reported that the BVAS devices performed optimally with zero technological glitches, following systematic updates executed days prior to the voting exercise.
