The Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has disqualified the Chairman and Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) members from conducting the October 26, 2024 local government election in the state.
Justice S.A. Amobede, who presided over the court, delivered the ruling on Monday, in response to a suit filed by Aminu Aliyu Tiga, a member of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.
Tiga challenged the KANSIEC chiefs’ eligibility, citing their affiliation with the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and their failure to meet civil service grade requirements.
In his judgement, Justice Amobede ruled that the chairman and other members of the Commission were unfit for their roles.
Furthermore, the court disqualified Kabir Zakirai, the Secretary of KANSIEC, citing his ineligibility for the position due to his previous civil service rank.
The judgement also invalidated all previous actions taken by the Commission in preparation for the election, including the issuance of election guidelines, screening of candidates, and sale of nomination forms.
