The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has won all 44 chairmanship positions and 484 councillorship seats in the Kano State local government elections, a development announced by the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malunfashi, at the commission’s headquarters.
Professor Malunfashi praised the peaceful conduct of the elections, stating that KANSIEC carried out its constitutional mandate to plan, organize, and supervise the exercise. He acknowledged the support of various stakeholders, including security agencies, political party leaders, civil society groups, and community and religious leaders, for their roles in ensuring the smooth running of the polls. "The successful conduct of the election is a clear indication of public acceptance of the process," he remarked.
However, the results reflect a worrying pattern in Nigerian local government elections, where the party in power consistently dominates all seats. This trend, while often seen as a demonstration of public support, raises concerns about the credibility and competitiveness of the electoral process, potentially undermining the foundations of grassroots democracy.
Despite participation from six political parties—AA, AAC, Accord, ADC, APM, and NNPP—the NNPP’s complete sweep of all positions continues a troubling tradition where ruling parties at the state level consistently emerge as the sole victors, casting doubt on the fairness and inclusiveness of local governance. Such dominance in local elections poses a risk to democratic principles by stifling political diversity and opposition.
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