APC, NNPP test strength as INEC holds Kano Assembly by-elections Saturday The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday buzzed with election fever as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies geared up for Saturday’s by-election. The stakes were high, with two seats in the state’s House of Assembly vacant after the sudden passing of Sarki Aliyu and Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abdu Zango, exuded confidence that the polls would be peaceful, thanks to the synergy between his team and security agencies. “We’ve reviewed our plans, and we’re ready to ensure a seamless election,” he said at a meeting with security heads. Kano’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, echoed Zango’s assu...