The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) are missing on the ballot papers for the Kano State House of Assembly by-election holding on Saturday, as reported by Arise News.
According to Arise News, “three major opposition political parties are missing on the Independent National Electoral Commission ballot for the by-election holding today in Kano.” The report added that “nine political parties, excluding PDP, NNPP, and ADC, are boldly listed on the ballot papers.”
The by-election has recorded low voter turnout in several polling units across the Kano Municipal Local Government Area, despite the early arrival of INEC officials.
As of mid-morning, “many polling units had only a handful of voters, with INEC officials seated and prepared, awaiting more constituents.”
Security officers were deployed strategically to maintain order and protect voters and election officials. Observers reported “a strong presence of security personnel deployed across the area,” despite the fact that many polling locations had only a few individuals waiting to cast their ballots.
INEC personnel were seen sitting and prepared, with electoral materials in order, as they anxiously anticipated the arrival of more voters.
