Kwankwasiyya Movement Protests Gwarzo's Omission from INEC

On October 16, supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement protested in Kano regarding the exclusion of Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, from the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest was led by Mustapha Kwankwaso, the NDC deputy governorship candidate, who submitted a formal petition to the INEC state office demanding the reinstatement of Gwarzo.

Kwankwaso stated that the group had complied with all regulations set by INEC for candidate nominations and described the omission as unjust. Abdu Zango, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kano, acknowledged the complaint and confirmed that there is an appeal window available until October 24.

Zango assured the delegation that their petition would be forwarded to the national headquarters for further consideration, emphasizing the commission's neutrality in the matter.