However, the Coordinator of the situation room and Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya made this known to press after receiving updates about the ongoing LG Poll from across the 44 LGA Areas of the State.
According to him,despite the absence of security officials around election areas, the state has remained calm and peaceful which he described as a sign the people are in tune with the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Ambassador Waiya emphasised that the, reports being received so far have been wonderful considering impressive turn out of voters, peaceful conducts and compliance with the movement restriction order during the election hours.
He therefore stated that ” We must commend the state government and KANSIEC under the able leadership of Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi for a well organized election.”
He then recalled that ” For the first time we are seeing a large number of people coming out to vote during local government election and despite withdrawal of security personnel there has been no report of any security threat.
Waiya said this shows the people are solidly behind their governor and willing to defend democracy despite some deliberate unsuccessful obstructions from some quarters”, he said.
He therefore, described Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf a dogged leader with a meek appearance but very meticulous and wouldn’t let any task half done which has resulted in the success of the election.
He also commended the media for upholding professionalism at ensuring credible reportage encouraging them to maintain the tempo even after the election.
Ambassador Waiyaa noted that as critical stakeholders the government rely on them to disseminate it’s laudable human development policies and achievements for the consumption of the populace.
He expressed optimism the elections will be concluded peacefully setting aside all plot to blackmail Kano state government from accessing Local Government Grants from the Federal Government by some enemies of the state.