ABUJA, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately cancel the bye-elections for the Shanono/Bagwai state constituency and the rerun election in the Ghari constituency, both in Kano State.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC alleged that the elections were marred by “widespread extreme violence and election disruption by armed thugs.”
According to the party, verifiable reports from polling units in the affected areas show voters fleeing for safety and security personnel being overwhelmed by the violence.
“Proceeding with the Shanono/Bagwai Kano State Constituency bye-election and Ghari rerun election in the atmosphere of utter brigandage and outright violent voter intimidation will be against democratic dictates of free, fair and peaceful election,” the statement read.
The APC warned that continuing with the polls under such conditions would “set a dangerous precedent for an undesirable and unacceptable electoral heist.”
The party’s demand comes amid growing concerns about election-related violence in parts of the country. INEC has yet to respond to the APC’s call for cancellation.
