The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming Kano Local Government elections scheduled for October 24.
Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, the party chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, announced that the APC would soon conduct its primaries to select candidates for the Kano Local Government elections. He expressed confidence in the party’s prospects.
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Abbas highlighted the ongoing efforts to mobilize party supporters across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state for the Kano Local Government elections, stating, “We are doing everything within our power to ensure that our large base of supporters actively participates in the election.”
He further emphasized Kano’s historic association with progressive politics, assuring that the APC’s political machinery was well-prepared to secure victory in the Kano Local Government elections. The chairman also called on the state’s independent electoral commission to ensure a fair and transparent election process.
“We are committed to adhering to all electoral laws to guarantee a peaceful election,” Abbas said, reiterating the party’s dedication to free and fair elections. He urged the commission to provide a level playing field for all candidates in the Kano Local Government elections.
As the APC gears up for a competitive race, it faces opposition from other political parties, including the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
(NAN)
