The Kano State Government has launched a six-day voter registration exercise aimed at increasing the number of registered voters and strengthening democratic participation in the state.
The programme was officially flagged off on Wednesday at the Kofar Mata Sports Centre by the Chairman of the Kano State Voter Registration Mobilisation Committee, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
Speaking at the event, Waiya disclosed that 20 registration points had been set up to ensure a smooth and fast process, while also reducing congestion among prospective registrants.
He expressed satisfaction with the turnout of residents, noting that the large participation reflects growing public awareness of the importance of voting in a democratic system.
Waiya emphasized that voter registration is a civic responsibility for every eligible citizen, describing it as the only legitimate means through which leaders can be elected through the ballot.
The committee chairman, who also serves as the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his continued support towards initiatives that promote democratic values in Kano State.
In his remarks, the Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Ambassador Abdu A. Zango, stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is closely monitoring the exercise to ensure strict compliance with guidelines.
He assured the public that the commission remains committed to conducting the registration process with transparency and fairness across the state.
The registration exercise is scheduled to run from April 1 to April 6, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
This was contained in a statement issued by Abbas Ibrahim, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, on behalf of the Kano State Voter Registration Mobilisation Committee, dated April 2, 2026.
