CAN Accuses Kaduna Electoral Commission Of Electoral Robbery

The Kaduna State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) of deliberately denying citizens their voting rights during the council elections.

Reverend Caleb Ma’aji, CAN chairman, described the October 19 polls as “electoral robbery” against the people of Kaduna State.

He stated, “Reports from our officials from the various local government areas in the state indicated that people waited for the necessary materials to cast their votes, but all in vain, after spending the whole day waiting for KADSIECOM officials. The commission then announced the winners of chairmen and councillors in the 23 council areas.”

Ma’aji criticized KADSIECOM’s actions: “The chairperson of the commission, Hajia Hajara Mohammed, only announced the winners of the elections without the number of votes won by the candidates as well as those of other candidates from other political parties that participated in the elections.

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“While the people of Kaduna State had started settling down with the conviction that Governor Uba Sani was carrying the people along in his governance, the manner in which the council polls were conducted and announced left much to be desired.

Ma’aji urged Governor Sani to ensure democratic principles are upheld: “The international best practice and the rule of law of the democratic processes should not only be seen to be upheld but be seen to be done.

“We call on Christian faithful to remain calm, as we believe that the right thing will be done to address the abnormality.”

Ma’aji cautioned Governor Sani: “Never allow anybody to smear your name and the hard-earned reputation you have earned,” he said.

“The avoidable challenges should be addressed, and the right thing be done for the unity, peace, and progress of the people of the state,” he concluded.