High voter turnout and peaceful voting observed in Kano federal constituency by‑election – INEC REC Zango

The Federal House of Representatives by‑election in Dawakin Kudu–Warawa Federal Constituency has set an encouraging precedent for the upcoming 2027 general election, according to the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Ambassador Abdu Zango.

Speaking to reporters at a polling station in Warawa Local Government Area, REC Abdu Zango expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election, praising the police and other security agencies for their effective performance.

“So far so good, you have seen for yourself, elections have gone on very well, no violence, nothing. The massive turnout, especially in Warawa, is a reflection of the planning and coordination, in terms of security, especially the lead agency, the police,” he said.

“I want to thank the police and other security agencies for meticulous planning. We have not recorded any incidence of violence whatsoever,” he added.

Only three political parties contested the by‑election: the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Labour Party (LP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).

He continued: “We have had no challenges in terms of technology. The BVAS worked so well. I am not surprised, because three days before the election we had cause to update our BVAS to ensure that they are at their best for optimum performance, and it reflected in the outcome and we are very proud. I want to assure you that INEC will upscale this to ensure that BVAS becomes very efficient in the coming elections.”

Zango explained that INEC had intensified its enlightenment campaign, recognizing that democracy thrives when citizens exercise their franchise.

Kano Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who was present at Warawa Local Government Area, also expressed satisfaction with the level of peace during the exercise.

He praised the cooperation among security operatives, as well as the leadership and conscience of the general public.

“The general public have now realised that wielding weapons during elections will not do them any good and they were all peaceful,” he said.

Commissioner Bakori promised that the police will not only sustain the tempo but will build on it to ensure better security in future elections.