The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano has purchased West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) scratch cards for the Screening Committee.
This will enable them to confirm the authenticity and genuineness of the secondary school certificates of candidates vying for the local government council elections, scheduled for November 30, 2024.
Alhaji Hashim Dungurawa, the state chairman of the NNPP, disclosed this to the press in an interview on Tuesday in Kano.
According to him, “We are purchasing WAEC and NECO scratch cards to double-check the academic reliability of any candidate, as well as their records regarding drugs and criminal history. We want to ensure that any candidate has a sound character as a leader for their people.”
He added that the party has also set the nomination fee for Chairmen at N500,000, with a fee of N100,000 for the Expression of Interest.
For Councillors, the nomination form fee is N150,000, while the Expression of Interest fee is N50,000. This is to show that, as a people’s party, we are considerate of the economic downturn caused by Bola Tinubu’s government.
The Chairman also urged all interested candidates to resign from their civil service positions by the end of August 2024 to meet the State Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) guidelines.
“We don’t want to leave any loopholes in our party, which is why we have taken drastic measures against anyone contesting. We want to provide Kano’s citizens with leaders of sound background who can help them overcome their economic and social challenges.”
The Chairman commended the fees set by the State Electoral Commission KANSIEC, stating that only individuals of high quality and reasoning would be willing to pay N10 million and N5 million respectively for Chairmen and Councillors to contest.
“This fee will enhance effective management of local governments in the state and ensure that only credible individuals contest for the seats, unlike before when anyone could run.”
Dungurawa explained that the NNPP government is committed to the development of the state, placing a high priority on education as a key factor in this development.
