Three prominent opposition parties — Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigerian Peoples Party, and African Democratic Congress — were absent from the ballot papers used in Saturday’s Kano State House of Assembly by-election.
The development was first reported by Arise News, which disclosed that the affected parties were not listed among the nine political parties featured on the ballot by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the exercise.
The by-election is being held to fill two vacant seats in the Kano State House of Assembly following the deaths of the former legislators last year.
The deceased lawmakers were members of the NNPP prior to their passing.
Meanwhile, the poll has reportedly witnessed low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, despite the early deployment of INEC officials and materials.
As of mid-morning, many polling centres had only a few voters present, while electoral officers remained on standby awaiting more constituents.
Security personnel were visibly stationed across the area to maintain order and ensure the safety of voters and election officials.
INEC officials were observed seated with materials properly arranged, ready to conduct the exercise as they waited for increased voter participation.
