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Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, said adequate security would be provided before, during and after the 2027 general elections. He spoke at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Kano State Chapter.
Kano State Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said residents will be assured of adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections, according to Punch.
Five NDC National Assembly candidates in Kano have accused the Kwankwasiyya Movement of intimidation and attempting to pressure INEC to replace the party's candidate list. They cited an October 14 Federal High Court judgment they said validated two of them, with judgment reserved on three others.
Kano-based entertainer Jamilu Garko has rejected his appointment to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's campaign council. Garko said he was not consulted before the appointment was made.
The body overseeing APC's campaign activities in Kano will be chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf, according to Premium Times.
The Kano State chapter of the APC has formed a 155-member campaign council led by Governor Yusuf, Shekarau, and Ganduje. The council is meant to provide strategic direction for the 2027 general elections.
The All Progressives Congress in Kano State has set up a 155-member campaign council ahead of the 2027 elections. The council includes Abba Yusuf as chairman, with Ganduje and Shekarau listed as members, according to Punch.
The Arewa Revival Project said it is backing President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, citing the Federal Government's ecological interventions in Kano State.
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement protested in Kano and petitioned INEC over the alleged omission of the NDC governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, from its 2027 election list. INEC's Kano REC, Abdu Zango, said the reason for the omission had been noted and an appeal window remains open until October 24.
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement protested in Kano over what they said was the omission of the NDC governorship candidate from a list released by INEC. INEC has not yet responded to the allegation, according to the report.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reconciled Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin and House of Representatives member Abubakar Bichi, according to a report, in a move described as aimed at strengthening APC unity ahead of 2027.
A Kano politician identified as Mr Warkal, described as a chieftain of the opposition NDC, was filmed firing shots into the air during a rally in the Janbulo area of Gwale Local Government Area, according to Premium Times. The report said the incident has put him "in soup."
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in an Independence Day address, urged residents to shun violence, division and criminality ahead of the 2027 general elections. He called on political actors and citizens to support peace, obey the law and pray for a free, fair and credible election.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to residents to avoid acts that could breach peace and stability as the 2027 general elections approach.
Yusuf Datti-Hussaini, the new APC lawmaker for Dawakin-Kudu, said he would provide effective representation for his constituents after being sworn in.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf said northern presidential hopefuls for 2027 should wait until 2031 to contest, according to Punch. He reportedly called for support for President Tinubu to complete a second term.
The Peoples Democratic Party has dissolved its State Working Committee in Kano State. The party has appointed a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs in the state.
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