2023: Kano Voters Storm Polling Units Early In Large Numbers

Residents of Kano State have turned out in large numbers for the governorship and state assembly elections holding today, Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Information gathered by Naija News revealed that the residents started arriving at the polling units as early as 7:00am and started waiting for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

At Polling Unit 016, Diso Ward, Gwale LGA, a large crowd gathered at the voting venue waiting to cast their votes.

A voter identified as Kabiru Usman who spoke to The ICIR at the PU said he was eager to cast his vote. Usman also said he is expecting a free and fair election. ()

“We are waiting, we have been here once at 6.30 am. We are eager to vote. We are expecting a free and fair election,” Usman said.

Also at Polling Unit 06, Diso Ward Gwale LGA, a lot of voters were already in the queue waiting to vote.

Streets Deserted

Meanwhile, as earlier reported, the streets of Kano State were devoid of the usual hustling and bustling on Saturday morning as the residents head to the various polling units to vote for their next governor and house of assembly representatives.