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Kano By-Election: APC Calls for Cancellation Over Violence

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The by-election in Bagawi/Shanono and Guri/Tsanyawa in Kano's northwest is coming to a close, with some incidents of violence reported. Despite the challenges, the voting process has been hailed as impressive, with high turnout at the polling booths. However, the national secretariat of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the cancellation of the election, citing extreme violence and election disruption by armed thugs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The by-election in Bagawi/Shanono and Guri/Tsanyawa is ongoing, with voting closing at polling booths in the four affected Local Government Areas in Kano.
  • Abubakar M. Biso, an NYSC member and presiding officer in Bagawi, confirmed that the election started at 8 am, with a very impressive turnout.
  • The actual voting has ended in some polling centres at around 2.30 pm, with collation of votes still underway.
  • The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the cancellation of the election, citing widespread violence and election disruption by armed thugs.
  • The party's national Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated in a press release that the prospects of a credible election are impossible in the current atmosphere.
  • Voters in some areas have fled polling stations, with security personnel overwhelmed by the violence.

Statistics:

  • The casting of votes started at 8 am and is coming to a close at polling booths in the affected areas.
  • The turnout at the polling booths has been described as very impressive.
  • The actual voting has ended at some polling centres at around 2.30 pm.
  • The collation of votes is expected to end soon.

Sources:

  • BusinessDay, [undated], "Kano By-Election: APC Calls for Cancellation, Cites Violence"

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