Governor Yusuf accepts LG financial autonomy, reveals plans to conduct election
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"We shall run peaceful campaigns with the believe that majority of Kano people will vote for NNPP. "
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday, accepted full financial autonomy for local councils.
He also revealed plans to conduct Local Government elections, “very soon,” in accordance to the Rule of Law.
Governor Yusuf who addressed the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) stakeholders at Government House, recalled how his administration allowed the All Progressive Congress (APC) elected Local Government chairmen compete their tenure, before the inauguration of caretaker Committee Chairmen to man the affairs of Local Government Areas pending the conduct of Local Government election.
Already, the state government has inaugurated the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) as part of readiness to conduct local government election in the state.
A statement issued by Governor’ Yusuf’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said: “the Governor revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with Judgment of Supreme Court that affimed financial autonomy to the third tier of Government.”
Governor Yusuf stressed the need for unwavering respect to the rule of law and commitment to financial prudency, accountability and transparency in governance at all tiers.
He assured free, fair and credible Local Government elections, urging opposition parties to feel free in fielding capable candidates, as his government will not interfere with the electoral process.
Yusuf said: “Our administration has allowed the previous LG Executive Councils in the 44 LGAs to finish their tenure despite pressure from within. This is out of respect we have for the rule of law.
“So, our respect for accountability and in consideration of the recent Supreme Court judgment trigger our readiness to conduct council elections.”
“Preparations are on top gear by KANSIEC on the conduct of council polls and I can assure you this would hold any time soon.
“We will soon invite you again for selection of our party’s candidates to be fielded in the 44 LGAs, who will run for the office of Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors.
“We shall run peaceful campaigns with the believe that majority of Kano people will vote for NNPP. “
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