The Kano State Chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has set a deadline of August 31 for contestants in the forthcoming local government elections to resign from their current appointments. This applies to those vying for chairman and councillor positions in the 44 local governments.
The party’s chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, announced this at a press conference in Kano, stating that the directive is necessary to enable contestants to prepare adequately for the polls. The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled November 30 for the elections.
The party has set fees for nomination forms and expression of interest, ranging from N50,000 to N500,000, depending on the position. Dungurawa defended the fees, saying they are moderate considering the current economic situation. He also endorsed the electoral commission’s fees, stating that contestants should be financially buoyant to manage resources effectively.
The party encourages women to participate in the elections. The NNPP’s stance aims to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process in Kano State’s local government elections.
Key points:
- Deadline for contestants to resign from current appointments is August 31.
- Fees for nomination forms and expression of interest range from N50,000 to N500,000.
- Party chairman defends fees as moderate considering the economic situation.
- Electoral commission’s fees endorsed, emphasizing financial buoyancy for contestants.
- Women’s participation in the elections encouraged.
