Voters Turn Out in Numbers for Rerun Election in Kano State

Strategic Insights -

Voters in Kano State's Ghari/Tsanyawa Federal Constituency turned out in large numbers on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to participate in the rerun election, following voting disruptions in the 2023 general and supplementary elections. The election, ordered by a court, aimed to fill the vacant position in the Kano State House of Assembly, following the death of Halilu Kundila in April 2024. Polling units in the area saw a high turnout of voters, with security personnel stationed to maintain order.

Key Takeaways:

  • The rerun election was ordered by a court to resolve voting disruptions in the 2023 general and supplementary elections in the 10 affected polling units.
  • The units consist of approximately 5,200 voters, with the contest between the All Progress Party (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
  • Voters praised the election process, with one voter stating that voting commenced between 8 and 9 a.m., and another voter noting a high turnout of women, spending about 20 minutes in the queue.
  • In contrast, voting for the Shanono/Bagwai constituency by-election was disrupted by political thugs in some areas, while counting was ongoing in other polling units.
  • The rerun election aimed to fill the vacant position in the Kano State House of Assembly, following the death of Halilu Kundila in April 2024.

Statistics:

  • 5,200 voters in the 10 affected polling units, according to LEADERSHIP's report.
  • Voting commenced between 8 and 9 a.m., as stated by a voter.
  • Approximately 20 minutes spent in the queue by a voter.
  • High turnout of women voters, as reported by a voter.

Sources:

  • LEADERSHIP (date not specified in the original text)
  • Personal statements and reports from voters Abubakar Aliyu, Mairo Magaji, and Nasiru Sale (no specific dates mentioned)