The National Patriotic Coalition (NPC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent local government elections conducted in Kano State, deeming the process a sham and a blatant disregard for democracy.
Despite a Federal High Court ruling that disqualified the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidates, the coalition of observers criticized Governor Abba Yusuf for proceeding with the elections, which they argue contravened the rule of law and judicial authority.
In a statement signed by Dr. Kunle Solomon, the NPC asserted that the election results, in which the NNPP won all 44 chairmanships and 484 councillorship seats, lack legitimacy. Solomon characterized the exercise as a “comedy taken too far” and dismissed it as a mere “kangaroo” poll for underage children. He accused Governor Yusuf of carrying out the elections without any understanding of democratic processes, further alleging that his actions are synonymous with corruption and misrule.
The NPC emphasized that such conduct undermines the democratic process, stating, “The National Patriotic Coalition (NPC) strongly condemns the recently conducted local government elections in Kano State, as it is a sham and a blatant disregard for democracy.” They highlighted the governor’s decision to disregard the Federal High Court’s ruling as a clear violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), specifically Section 287(1), which mandates that judicial decisions be enforced throughout the Federation by all authorities and persons.