The Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, on Thursday confirmed the party will participate in the October 24, Local Government elections in the state.
Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Abbas, who confirmed the readiness of the party to newsmen in Kano on Thursday, said the party is soon to organise its primary elections for the emergence of candidates for the election, expressing optimism about the party’s chances in the poll.
According to Abbas, the party is already mobilising its supporters to participate in the election across all the 44 local governments in the state.
“We are doing everything humanly possible to ensure that our teeming supporters participate in the election,” he said.
Historically, he noted that the state has always been the stronghold of progressive politics, adding that the party’s political machinery is already in motion toward securing victory at the polls.
The Chairman appealed to the state Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the conduct of the LG polls.
“We are committed to ensuring full compliance with the laid down electoral laws to ensure the peaceful conduct of the election,” he emphasised.
He reiterated the party’s commitment to free and fair elections, adding, “All we are saying is let the state independent electoral commission provide a level playing ground for the smooth implementation of the electoral process during the October 24 Local Government elections,” he said.
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