Gov. Yusuf submits nominees for state electoral commission, special advisers
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has submitted a list of eight persons for appointment as members of the State Independent Electoral Commission to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.
The Speaker of the House, Ismail Falgore, read Mr Yusuf’s letter at plenary on Tuesday in Kano and directed the nominees to appear before the lawmakers for screening on Thursday.
Similarly, the governor had also submitted a list of ten additional special advisers to the House for confirmation.
Mr Falgore referred the list to the House Committee on election matters for further legislative action.
The House Committee on Appropriation also submitted its report on the 2024 budget to the House at plenary.
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