Kano bye-election: ADC, NDC opted out of Saturday’s Dawakin Kudu poll, give reasons

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Kano bye-election: ADC, NDC opted out of Saturday’s Dawakin Kudu poll, give reasons

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have opted out of Saturday's bye-election in Dawakin Kudu, Kano. Both parties cited concerns regarding the electoral process as their reasons for this decision. This election is significant for political representation in the region.

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