Two sons of late Kano lawmakers have been elected to the Kano State House of Assembly following the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in Saturday’s by-elections in the Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies.
The polls were organised to replace two former Assembly members who died within hours of each other in December 2025, leaving their seats vacant and prompting fresh elections.
In a twist that drew public attention, both winners are sons of the deceased legislators. The late lawmakers were members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), but their sons contested and won the by-elections under the APC.
In Ungogo constituency, Aminu Sa’ad, flying the APC flag, secured 8,975 votes to defeat other contenders and claim the seat.
Similarly, in Kano Municipal constituency, Aliyu Nabil Daneji of the APC polled 7,484 votes to emerge as the winner in the keenly watched contest.
The by-elections were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacancies in the Kano State House of Assembly.
Notably, three major opposition parties did not participate in the elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were absent from the ballot papers.
Observers say the absence of these parties significantly shaped the contest, giving the APC a clearer path to victory in both constituencies.
Earlier this year, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf defected from the NNPP to the APC. He said the switch was aimed at placing Kano “in a position where it can fully participate in national development and secure a better future for its citizens.”
Political analysts say the by-election results have further consolidated the APC’s presence in the Kano State legislature. They also highlight how the succession of sons to their fathers’ seats is shaping discussions about political legacy, party loyalty, and the evolving alliances within Kano politics.
Residents and political watchers are observing closely to see whether this trend of sons succeeding late fathers under new party platforms will continue to influence electoral outcomes in the state.
