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Kano guber: Voters boycott election over killing

In Kano state, the gubernatorial election is ongoing. Still, many voters in Koguna ward, Makoda local government area, have decided to boyco...

Chima Ugo
Chima Ugo March 18, 2023
Updated March 18, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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Kano guber: Voters boycott election over killing
In Kano state, the gubernatorial election is ongoing. Still, many voters in Koguna ward, Makoda local government area, have decided to boycott the exercise to protest the killing of an indigene during the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections. Freedom Radio reported that many residents were seen sitting away from the polling units in the ward.

Suleiman Wada Haladu, an indigene of the Koguna ward, was allegedly killed by hoodlums imported to the area, according to the deceased's brother, Yunasa Wada Haladu. The killing occurred during the presidential and national assembly elections held on February 25, 2023.

The boycott by the voters is a reflection of the growing insecurity in parts of Nigeria and the impact it is having on the democratic process. The deceased's brother, Yunasa Wada Haladu, called on the government to provide adequate security during the election, stating that the killing of his brother had left a sour taste in the mouth of the community.

Meanwhile, some voters who decided to vote expressed disappointment at the low turnout. They noted that the killing of the indigene had cast a shadow over the election and discouraged many from coming out to vote.

The Kano state government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) assured voters of adequate security during the election. However, the killing in Makoda has sparked concerns about the security agencies' ability to guarantee voters' safety.

Political observers have warned that the boycott and low turnout of voters in Makoda could impact the election outcome. Kano state is a crucial battleground for the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The incumbent governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of the APC, is seeking re-election, while the PDP has fielded Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as its candidate. The two parties have been locked in a fierce battle for the soul of the state.

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