Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the era of killing and disenfranchising voters during elections is over, following peaceful by-elections in the state. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring an orderly process. However, major opposition parties were notably absent from the ballot papers.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf addressed the recent by-elections in the state, stating that the era of killing and disenfranchising voters is over. This comes after the polls were conducted peacefully on February 21, 2026.
Yusuf praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their role in maintaining order during the bye-elections. 'Peaceful and orderly,' he described the process in his commendation.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) were absent on the ballot papers, as reported in coverage of the event. This absence of major opposition parties marked a notable aspect of the election.
The governor's statements highlight a shift towards safer electoral practices in Kano, based on the observed conduct of the by-elections.
