Residents of Kano Stranded as Roads to INEC Headquarters Remain Closed

Residents of Kano, a city in Northern Nigeria, have been experiencing difficulties moving freely around the area following the closure of the road leading to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters.

The closure was carried out by the Nigerian Police Force in a bid to prevent attacks on the building after an incident that occurred during the Presidential election.

The gubernatorial election in Kano is expected to be a closely contested race between incumbent Governor Gandule and his predecessor, Kwankwaso. However, the focus seems to have shifted from the candidates to the INEC headquarters, which is at the center of the security measures put in place by the police.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) lost its stronghold in Kano to Kwankwaso’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who is contesting a national election for the first time.

As a result, the APC will be looking to turn the tide in their favor, but the closure of the roads leading to the INEC headquarters has made this task more difficult.

To prevent any potential security breaches, metal wires and armoured vehicles have been used to block the roads leading to the INEC headquarters, and residents are being warned not to trespass. The closure of the roads has resulted in residents being stranded, unable to move freely around the area.

In conclusion, while the focus of the gubernatorial election in Kano should be on the candidates and their campaigns, the closure of the roads leading to the INEC headquarters has shifted attention to security concerns.

This has left the residents of Kano stranded and unable to move freely, which could have an impact on voter turnout and the outcome of the election.