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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called on the Federal Government and the judiciary to stay neutral in the ongoing local government elections in the state. The governor made this statement after casting his vote in his home area, Chiranci Ward in Gwale.Governor Yusuf praised the judiciary for upholding the rule of law but voiced concerns over recent actions by the Federal High Court in Kano.
“Kano is known for its peaceful and law-abiding citizens. But we will not allow anyone to push us beyond our limits,” he stated.Meanwhile, Alhaji Aliyu Suleiman, the chairman of the Association of State Independent Electoral Commissions and Sokoto State's electoral commission, reported that the election process was peaceful and saw a strong voter turnout.The election was allegedly held in 484 wards across Kano.
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