Decision of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission to subject aspirants to mandatory drug test ahead of the October 26 statewide local council election is generating ripples among the political parties. Of common concern is its lack of legal footing in the Electoral Act and alleged abuse by the ruling party, MURTALA ADEWALE reports.
The decision of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to conduct drug tests for all candidates contesting October 26 local government election is unsettling party leaders and stakeholders in the state.
