NDC takes INEC to court over Kano candidate’s exclusion

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the omission of its Kano State governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from INEC’s published candidate list. The party wants the court to order INEC to add Gwarzo’s name, saying he meets all requirements to contest the forthcoming election. Yusuf Kofarmata, an NDC chieftain in the Kwankwasiyya movement, announced the legal action and urged supporters to remain hopeful as the case proceeds. The reasons for Gwarzo’s exclusion, other reliefs sought, and the hearing date were not disclosed.