Kano ready to hold LG polls, says Governor Yusuf

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, on Sunday, assured residents of his administration’s readiness to conduct local government election.

Confirming the assurance via a statement, the spokesman of the governor, Sanusi  Tofa, said the governor made the disclosure during a stakeholder’s meeting with the leadership of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party at Africa House, Government House, Kano, on Friday.

Furthermore, the governor disclosed plans to conduct the council poll in compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court, affirming the financial autonomy of local government and their capacity as the third tier of government.

Yusuf, in the statement, reaffirmed his respect for the rule of law and commitment to financial prudency, accountability and transparency in governance at all tiers.

” I assure of the conduct of a free, fair and credible local government elections. I urge the opposition parties to try their luck, as my administration will not interfere with the electoral process.”