Governor Yusuf Hails INEC, Security Agencies For Peaceful Kano Bye-Elections

Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the bye-elections held in Kano State on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Saturday, the governor described the election as a milestone in the democratic journey of the state, noting that the calm atmosphere recorded across polling units reflected the growing political maturity of the people and the effectiveness of security arrangements put in place.

He specifically appreciated the people of Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Constituencies, where the bye-electiond were conducted, for their cooperation, discipline and commitment to peaceful participation in the exercise.

Governor Yusuf also lauded the conduct of political parties and stakeholders, particularly members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for obeying electoral rules and regulations and avoiding actions capable of disrupting the process.

“For the first time in recent history, we witnessed an election free of crisis, use of weapons and any form of manipulation in Kano. This development aligns with our Kano First Agenda. The era of killing, maiming and disenfranchising voters is over,” the governor affirmed.

He added that the peaceful conduct of the elections demonstrated that Kano State was ready to embrace issue-based politics anchored on dialogue, tolerance and respect for democratic values.

The hovernor further assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the security of lives and property of citizens and residents of Kano State, irrespective of political or religious differences.

He reiterated his government’s resolve to work closely with electoral bodies and security agencies to ensure that future elections in the state remain transparent, credible and violence-free.