Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Local Government Elections will soon be held in Kano State.
The Governor made the declaration during a Stakeholder Meeting with the leadership of the ruling new Nigeria People’s Party, Government House, Kano.
The Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, highlighted Governor Yusuf’s assurance to conduct the elections in line with a recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Financial Autonomy for Local Governments in the country.
Governor Yusuf assured that the forthcoming elections would be free, fair, and credible in accordance with the rule of law.
The Governor also mentioned plans by the party to select Chairmanship and Councillorship Candidates for the 44 Local Government Areas.
