The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has rejected the results of the Tsanyawa/Ghari State Constituency re-run election in Kano State, alleging irregularities and manipulation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement issued on Sunday, NNPP Kano State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, accused INEC of colluding with unnamed politicians to subvert the will of the electorate. He criticized the commission for announcing the results from its headquarters in Kano instead of the designated constituency collation centre, which he argued contravened standard electoral procedures.
“The manipulations against our candidate cannot be condoned,” Dungurawa said. “This is a denial of the people’s right to choose their representative.”
Dungurawa further alleged that INEC canceled results from the 10 polling units involved in the court-ordered re-run, effectively reinstating the disputed outcome from the previous election. He insisted that only presiding officers at polling units are authorized to cancel results—not INEC headquarters.
Despite rejecting the Tsanyawa/Ghari result, the NNPP praised the conduct of the Shanono/Bagwai bye-election, where its candidate, Ali Alhassan, secured victory. Dungurawa commended voters, security agencies, and stakeholders for ensuring a peaceful and credible process in that constituency.
Reaffirming the party’s stance, he said the NNPP would continue to oppose what it perceives as electoral injustice and undue influence in Kano’s political process.
“We will resist any attempt to disenfranchise the people of Kano State,” he said, expressing appreciation to supporters for their turnout and loyalty.
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