The Federal High Court in Kano has disqualified the Chairman and members of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. Justice S.A. Amobede ruled that the officials are unqualified due to their affiliation with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and for not meeting the required civil service grades.
The court declared that KANSIEC's actions, such as issuing election guidelines and screening candidates, are null and void. The commission is barred from conducting the local elections until qualified individuals are appointed.