Authorities in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano have scheduled 13 December 2025 for by-elections to replace two councillors who recently passed away, the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) announced on Monday.
In a statement, the commission’s chairman, Prof. Dani Lawal-Malumfashi, said the by-elections would take place in Kofar Mazugal Ward in Dala Local Government Area and Matan Fada Ward in Ghari Local Government Area.
He explained that the commission had begun preparations to guarantee a transparent and credible process.
Lawal-Malumfashi appealed to political parties, candidates, and local leaders to conduct themselves peacefully and work with the commission to uphold fairness during the polls.
KANSIEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free and fair elections across the state’s local councils in line with democratic principles.
