Kano Emir sues for calm over inconclusive results
He told them to avoid rumours over the development as the Independent National Electoral Commission works toward rectifying grey areas.Muhammad Sanusi II made the call while addressing reporters at his palace to douse the tension.
The Nation observed prior to declaration of the governorship election as inconclusive, there was apprehension in the ancient city as schools and markets were closed down for fear of possible breakdown of law and order. “INEC is the only body accorded the power under the law to announce election results and it has done that announcing the election as inconclusive, hence, there will be re-run.”
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