{"id":333224,"date":"2024-07-31T13:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T12:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=333224"},"modified":"2024-07-31T13:56:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T12:56:54","slug":"kano-announces-date-for-local-government-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/07\/31\/kano-announces-date-for-local-government-polls\/","title":{"rendered":"Kano announces date for local government polls"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Warns against use of thugs to disrupt the electoral process<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has scheduled local government elections for November 30, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the Chairman of KANSIEC, Professor Sani Malunfashi, outlined the timeline for the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll campaign activities will commence on September 6, 2024, while expression of interest forms will be available from October 1 and must be submitted by October 18,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Malunfashi also mentioned that all candidates would be required to undergo drug tests administered by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before receiving clearance to participate in the election.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe elections will be held on November 30, and the results will be announced by December 1,\u201d he assured, emphasising the commission\u2019s dedication to ensuring free and fair elections.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the KANSIEC chairman warned against placing posters on government properties and the use of thugs to disrupt the electoral process, stating that such actions would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warns against use of thugs to disrupt the electoral process The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has scheduled local government elections for November 30, 2024. 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