Local government elections are scheduled for November 30, 2024, according to the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission.

Professor Sani Malunfashi, the chairman of the state electoral authority, told reporters in Kano on Wednesday that all candidates will submit to drug tests before they can run for office.

He noted that the screening of candidates will take place from October 18 to October 20, while the list of eligible candidates will be released on October 24. The elections will follow thereafter.

“We plan to release the results of the winners by December 10, 2024. This announcement is made under Section 103, Subsections 3 and 1 of the Electoral Act and the powers conferred on the Commission under Paragraph 3(4) of Part II, Third Schedule, Section 3(1) of the Kano Local Government Law 2004,” Professor Malumfashi stated.

He disclosed that the election nomination forms will be available from October 1 to October 11, with submission of the forms due by October 18, 2024.

He added that the screening of candidates will take place from October 18 to October 20, while the list of eligible candidates will be released on October 24. The elections will follow thereafter.