The Kwankwassiyya Movement has expressed shock and disappointment over the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, deputy governorship candidate in Kano State, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the final list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The list, which was published recently, did not include Kwankwaso and his principal, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
According to Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kwankwassiyya Movement, the omission came as a surprise as there were no apparent issues with INEC. Kwankwaso, a former deputy governor, is registered with the NDC and met the stipulated deadline for submission of candidates. Mohammed stated that the movement would engage INEC to resolve the issue, adding that they would explore the opportunity to seek redress within the 14-day period allowed by electoral provisions.
The NDC has described the omission as an error and is seeking a correction. Mohammed noted that INEC has not advanced any reason for the omission, and the movement believes it may be an administrative error or something else, as there are no pending judgments or court orders against Kwankwaso. He emphasized that Kwankwaso's qualification is not in question, having served as a deputy governor previously.
The Kwankwassiyya Movement is confident that the matter will be resolved, given that they are law-abiding and committed to doing things the right way. Mohammed stated that they will engage with INEC and explore the provisions of the Electoral Act to ensure that the issue is resolved. The movement is optimistic that the matter will be settled amicably.
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso's omission from the INEC list has raised concerns among his supporters and the NDC. The party is yet to make a formal statement on the matter, but sources close to the party indicate that they are working to resolve the issue. The development has added uncertainty to the Kano governorship election, which is scheduled to take place soon.
The Kano governorship election is one of the most anticipated in the country, with several prominent candidates vying for the top seat. The election is expected to be closely contested, and the omission of Kwankwaso from the INEC list has added a new twist to the campaign. The Kwankwassiyya Movement has urged its supporters to remain calm and assured them that the issue will be resolved.
The INEC list was published in accordance with the Electoral Act, which stipulates that candidates must be registered with their respective parties and meet the required deadlines. The commission has stated that it will not entertain any complaints or petitions outside the stipulated timeframe. The Kwankwassiyya Movement's decision to engage INEC and seek redress within the allowed timeframe is a positive step towards resolving the issue.
Key points
- The Kwankwassiyya Movement will engage INEC to resolve the issue of Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso's omission from the Kano governorship election list.
- The NDC has described the omission as an error and is seeking a correction.
- The movement is confident that the matter will be resolved amicably, given their commitment to doing things the right way.
