2023 : INEC lauds Kano Resident for peaceful elections
INEC
By Ahmed Abdulkadir
Kano ,The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano state on Thursday lauded residents for strictly adhering to the provisions of the electoral law that pave way for peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections in the state.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Amb. Abdu Zango, made the commendation while addressing election stakeholders at the commission’s headquarters in Kano on Thursday.
Zango said that electorates across the state voted for candidates of their choices, and their choices were dully returned by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
‘ I want to thank the entire stakeholders security agencies ,leaders of various political parties, traditional rulers and indeed the eligible residents for cooperating with the commission during and after the implementation of electoral processes in the state ..
Zango commended the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero for providing qualitative leadership during and after the election.
“When I came to Kano State about six months ago, I promised to conduct an election that everyone would be proud of.
” Though it has not been easy, that promised has been kept and, as you can see, the state remains peaceful today because the right thing was done by the commission.
“Kano State is unique and everything about it comes with new dimensions, yet we were able to meet up the expectations of the parties and the general public.
“Though we had to go for supplementary elections in some polling units, today every winner has been declared and issued his CoR which marks the end of the 2023 elections,” the REC said.
According to the REC, the media availed INEC their platforms for direct communication to the people on issues concerning the elections.
“We thank the media tremendously for their immense help to INEC today as always. You have been so helpful in ensuring mobilisation of our people in large number to vote today.
Zango also lauded leaders of political parties for demonstrating political maturity during and after the election.
Speaking earlier,The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Hussaini,Commended residents for conducting themselves peaceful during and after election.
I want to assure the good people of the Kano state that the police along the security agencies would provide adequate security at the state tribunal as well as during the swearing ceremony of Gov Elect on May 29..(
