Kwankwasiyya Movement Protests INEC's Omission of Gwarzo

Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement protested in Kano over the omission of Gwarzo's name from the candidate list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest was led by the party's Deputy Governorship Candidate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, who described the exclusion as unjust and asserted that the party had complied with all candidate nomination regulations.

INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kano, Abdu Zango, received the petition and explained that the omission was communicated for specific reasons, while assuring that there was a window for appeal until October 24. Zango commended the protesters for their orderly conduct and confirmed that their petition would be forwarded to the national headquarters for consideration.

Additionally, the Kwankwasiyya Movement alleged forgery and collusion by an INEC staff member, claiming unauthorized letters with suspected forged signatures led to the substitution of candidates. Dr. Habib Mohammed, the group's spokesperson, urged an investigation into the officer involved.