How deceased lawmakers’ sons won Kano by-elections

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By‑elections were held in the Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies of Kano State after the deaths of two serving NNPP legislators. The All Progressives Congress won both seats, with Aliyu Nabil Daneji elected in Kano Municipal and Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad elected in Ungogo. Voter turnout was markedly lower than in the 2023 general elections, with combined votes under 17,000 compared with more than 130,000 previously. The NNPP had initially endorsed the sons of the deceased lawmakers as candidates, citing a desire to honour their fathers’ legacies. Analysts note that the sharp decline in participation may signal broader voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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