Federal High Court Denies APC’s Request to Halt Kano LG Elections

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• A Federal High Court in Kano has rejected an application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop the upcoming local government elections in Kano State, scheduled for October 26.
• Justice Simon Amobeda ordered the respondents, including KANSIEC and various security agencies, to show cause for opposing the injunction and granted an accelerated hearing for the case.
• The court emphasized that no party should take actions that might prejudice the quick determination of the case, which is adjourned to October 4, while a separate ruling has restrained 19 political parties from disrupting the elections.

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Federal High Court Denies APC’s Request to Halt Kano LG Elections

A Federal High Court in Kano has rejected an application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) aimed at stopping the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from proceeding with local government elections scheduled for October 26.

The APC, along with its member Aminu Aliyu-Tiga, sought an injunction to prevent the elections and requested an order to maintain the status quo. However, Justice Simon Amobeda ruled against the applicants’ request, ordering that the respondents—which include KANSIEC, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, and various security agencies—be notified to present their reasons for opposing the injunction.

“The respondents shall be put on notice to show cause why the prayers should not be granted,” Justice Amobeda stated.

In denying the interim injunction, the court also granted an expedited hearing for the case. Justice Amobeda directed all parties involved to file the necessary documents promptly to ensure a timely resolution.

“No party shall undertake any action that may prejudice the hearing or quick determination of this case,” he added.

The case has been adjourned to October 4 for further hearings.

In a related development, a separate ruling by a Kano State High Court on September 24 has restrained 19 political parties from taking any actions that could disrupt the upcoming local government elections in Kano State.