The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has scheduled the local government elections for November 30, 2024.
The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chairman, Sani Malumfashi, during a press conference in Kano on Wednesday.
Malumfashi provided a detailed timeline for the upcoming electoral process. “The notification of the election will be issued on November 15. Nomination forms will be available from October 1 to October 11, with submission due by October 18, 2024,” he said.
He further explained that the screening of candidates is scheduled for October 18 to October 20, after which the list of eligible candidates will be released on October 24. “We plan to release the results of the winners by December 10, 2024,” Malumfashi added, citing the relevant sections of the Electoral Act and Kano Local Government Law that empower the Commission to conduct the elections.
The elections are being held following a recent Supreme Court judgment that granted financial autonomy to local governments. Malumfashi assured that the elections will be conducted in strict compliance with the law.
As part of the preparations, candidates have been advised to adhere to strict guidelines regarding campaign materials. “Candidates are barred from placing their posters on places of worship, schools, and government buildings. Anyone violating these rules will be punished,” Malumfashi warned.
He emphasised that all 19 political parties in the state are expected to participate in the elections and that the Commission will collaborate closely with security agencies to ensure a peaceful process. “Kano, with 44 local governments and over 7 million voters, presents significant security challenges, particularly in light of current economic difficulties,” Malumfashi noted.
To manage the elections, the Commission plans to recruit approximately 13,000 ad-hoc staff who will oversee activities at the 11,000 polling units across the state.