Kwankwasiyya Group Demands INEC Action on NDC Candidates

The Kwankwasiyya Amana X (KAX), a support group for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to reinstate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, along with other omitted candidates. A 72-hour ultimatum issued by the NDC on October 14, 2026, expired on October 17 without any action from INEC.

KAX expressed deep concern over INEC's silence and lack of transparency regarding the omissions. The group recalled a protest on October 16 at INEC's Kano headquarters, led by NDC Deputy Governorship Candidate Mustapha Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, where INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abdu Zango, acknowledged receipt of the petition and mentioned an appeal window open until October 24.

KAX urged INEC to correct the candidate list and clarify the reasons for the exclusions, warning that further delays could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.