Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement gathered in Kano to protest after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) omitted the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) candidate from the list of nominees for the state governorship election.
The protest was staged in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, where members of the movement expressed frustration that the NDC’s candidate was not included in INEC’s published roster. The omission was seen as a potential disadvantage for the party’s campaign and raised concerns about the fairness of the electoral process.
Kwankwasiyya supporters demanded that INEC rectify the error and add the NDC candidate to the official list. They also called for a transparent review of the nomination procedure to ensure all parties are represented equally.
INEC has not yet issued a statement regarding the alleged omission, and it remains unclear whether the candidate will be added to the list or if the matter will be resolved before the upcoming elections.
As the election campaign intensifies, the incident underscores the importance of accurate candidate listings in Nigeria’s democratic process and highlights the role of grassroots movements in holding electoral bodies accountable.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>