Kano Group Rejects Consensus Outcome in Elections

A group in Kano, led by chairman Musa Adamu Gaya, has publicly rejected the consensus outcome for the Ajingi, Gaya, and Albasu Federal Constituency elections. They argue that the recent consensus infringes upon the rights of voters and contravenes the Electoral Act of 2026.

The group emphasizes that the decision was made without proper stakeholder engagement, which they claim is a clear breach of democratic principles. They noted that Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya received 33 votes, representing a majority among stakeholders present, despite the process being labeled as undermined by personal interests.

The group insists on upholding fair electoral practices and has called for calm among constituents. They also criticized the APC's national chairman, Nentaw Yilwatda, for recent decisions regarding automatic tickets for current office holders, which they believe contradicts the party's constitution.

Efforts to reach Auwal Abdullahi Soja, the APC's public relations officer in the state, for comments went unanswered.