The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has stated that it has begun preparations ahead of its forthcoming local government elections scheduled for October 24, 2024, News About Nigeria reports.
The state chairman of the party, Abdullahi Abbas, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
He noted that the party is preparing for its primary elections to pave way for the emergence of candidates for the elections across the 44 LGAs.
He also stated that the party is ready to defend its votes in the election, adding that a peaceful process will be secured in the process.
Abbas further appealed to the state electoral commission to ensure that it provides an enabling environment for all participating political parties towards free, fair, and credible elections.
He stated, “We are doing everything humanly possible to ensure that our teeming supporters participate in the elections.
“APC is mobilising its supporters to participate in the elections, with focus on protecting votes and ensuring a peaceful process.
“We demand equal opportunity from the commission for all contestants to participate without showing any bias.
“We also demand a transparent electoral process in addition to a peaceful atmosphere for the entire elections.
“The party has embarked on house-to-house sensitisation of its teeming supporters to come out en-mass and participate in the Oct. 24, local government elections across the 44 LGs.
“Kano state still remains a stronghold of APC, the party wants to maintain its lead, we therefore, urge the commission to ensure integrity of the electoral process, which is crucial for Nigeria’s democratic development.”
