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The Kano Civil Society Election Situation Room has lauded the Kano State Government and the State Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) for conducting a peaceful local government election.
The coordinator of the situation room and Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education, Ibrahim Waiya made this known to pressmen after receiving updates about the ongoing LG poll from across the 44 LGA areas of the state.
According to him, despite the absence of security officials around election areas, the state has remained calm and peaceful which he described as a sign the people are in tune with the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Waiya emphasised that the reports being received so far have been wonderful considering the impressive turnout of voters, peaceful conduct and compliance with the movement restriction order during the election hours.
He stated, “We must commend the state government and KANSIEC under the able leadership of Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi for a well-organised election.
“For the first time we are seeing a large number of people coming out to vote during local government election and despite withdrawal of security personnel there has been no report of any security threat.
“This shows the people are solidly behind their governor and willing to defend democracy despite some deliberate unsuccessful obstructions from some quarters.”
He, therefore, described Governor Yusuf as a dogged leader with a meek appearance but very meticulous and wouldn’t let any task half done which has resulted in the success of the election.
He also commended the media for upholding professionalism at ensuring credible reportage encouraging them to maintain the tempo even after the election.
Waiyaa noted that as critical stakeholders the government rely on them to disseminate its laudable human development policies and achievements for the consumption of the populace.
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