A representative from the state resigned on May 26 due to primary election issues and lack of confidence, with defections involving senators from the state.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
A representative from the state resigned on May 26 due to primary election issues and lack of confidence, with defections involving senators from the state.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
Elections are being contested for the state's political structure in Kano State, Nigeria, under INEC deadlines.Also in this story
- Governor calls for peaceful electoral process in Kano State.
- Political realignments and alliance seeking are occurring ahead of the 2027 elections in Kano State.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission is facing challenges regarding its powers concerning the collation of election results.
- Abdullahi Umar Ganduje served as Kwankwaso's deputy in office in Kano State.
The entities involved
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Abubakar Adamu
politician
Nothing else this week.
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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Kano State
state in Nigeria
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