{
  "id": 14986602,
  "title": "INEC List: Kwankwasiyya supporters protest, demand Gwarzo’s reinstatement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/inec-list-kwankwasiyya-supporters-protest-demand-gwarzos-reinstatement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:04:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/inec-list-kwankwasiyya-supporters-protest-demand-gwarzos-reinstatement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement gathered in Kano to protest peacefully, demanding the reinstatement of their candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who was omitted from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate list by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement's Deputy Governorship Candidate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, led the protesters who marched to INEC's state office and submitted a petition. Kwankwaso contended that his party adhered to all regulations for candidate nomination, deeming the omission unjust. Abdu Zango, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kano, acknowledged receiving the petition and stated that the exclusion was due to reasons already communicated, assuring that there was still time for appeal until October 24. He emphasized the commission's neutrality and praised the protesters for their orderly conduct. The Kwankwasiyya Movement also alleged forgery and collusion by an INEC staff member, alleging that unauthorised letters with suspected forged signatures were submitted, leading to the substitution of some candidates. Dr. Habib Mohammed, the movement's spokesperson, urged the commission to investigate the officer involved. Zango also commented on the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise, which started on October 9, expressing satisfaction with the turnout and promising to expand collection points to Registration Areas for easier access.",
  "summary": "Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement staged a peaceful protest in Kano on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Daily Trust had reported how Gwarzo’s name was missing from the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier this week. Led by […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}