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Observers list irregularities in Kaduna gov election which El-Rufai won

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A group of election observers who observed the Kaduna State governorship poll, which saw incumbent Governor Nasir El-Rufai re-elected, have picked holes in the exercise.

According to the observers, there were widespread electoral offences during the March 9 governorship and state assembly elections in the state.

The Initiative for the Promotion of Civic Obligation and Sustainable Peace led by Professor Banake Sambo made their findings during the poll public at a press conference on Friday in Kaduna.

Despite their claims of irregularities that marred the election in the state, the groups said they would not call for the cancellation of the poll based on the offences.

According to the groups, there were massive vote – buying at polling units in Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Ikara and Kubau where Governor el- Rufai got substantial votes.

They added that card readers were not used for the election in some polling units in 10 LGAs.

He listed the LGAs as Giwa, Zaria, Sabon-Gari, Ikara, Lere, Igabi, Soba, Kaduna South and Kaduna North.

He also alleged that incidents of ballot box snatching were recorded in 13 polling units in Birnin- Gwari LGA.

“However, no loss of life was reported anywhere as a result of electoral violence.

“Instances of voters and agents being intimidated; and violent acts aided by the military were noted in Kwasallo ward in Soba LGA.

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“The military led by senior local council officials disrupted voting, unleashed terror and carted away ballot boxes in some of the polling units in Ikara, Fala, Sayasaya, Kurmin Kogi, Rumi Auchan, Kuya, Paki, Jamfalan and saulawa wards in Ikara LGA. Some of our observers were attacked,” the observers said.

At the press conference were Sani Umar, the Integrity Friends for Truth and peace initiative; Dr Usman Kabiru, Centre for Strategy Ethics and Value; and Felicia Kwawo, Women Empowerment for Global Impact Initiative.

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