Kano PDP lawmakers-elect shun INEC Certificate of Return ceremony

Kano State of Assembly lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic of Party (PDP) shunned the presentation of Certificate of Return ceremony held on Wednesday.

The presentation of Certificate of Return which was graced by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who was re-elected was avoided by members of the main opposition party.

PDP state Assembly members-elect that were absent during the occasion are for Dala, Nasarawa, Kano Municipal, Gwale, Fagge and Tarauni constituencies.

Others are for Kibiya, Kumbotso, Dawakin Kudu, Gezawa, Ungoggo, Bebeji and Rogo constituencies.

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Their absence did not however halt the ceremony that held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Sports Complex in Kano.

Presenting the Certificate of Return, INEC Resident Commissioner, Prof. Riskuwa Arab-Shehu said the commission would continue to partner with relevant stakeholders on the issue of voter education.

Also speaking, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, Engr. Abubakar Nahuce urged politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship for the development of democracy in the country.