Group Lauds Shanono/Bagwai By-election As Model Of Democratic Excellence
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
Groups of Election Observers that monitored last weekend By-election in Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency on Tuesday adjudged the outcome as model of democratic excellence.
Chief Maxwell Peters, leader of the Coalition who hosted Reporters in Kano said the election was “peaceful and transparent, devoid of any violence, intimidation or thuggery.”
Chief Maxwell Peters said “The Shanono/Bagwai bye-election of 16th August 2025 has set a positive example of how democratic elections should be conducted in Nigeria – peaceful, transparent and credible.”
He explained that “Our teams were deployed across polling units, collation centres, and strategic locations to monitor the entire electoral process. After careful observation, interaction with stakeholders, and review of reports from the field, we are pleased to state the followings:
According to the observer Groups “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demonstrated commendable professionalism in the conduct of the election. Electoral materials arrived promptly in most polling units, and accreditation, voting, counting, and collation processes were carried out in substantial compliance with the electoral guidelines.”
Chief Peters maintained that “The election was largely peaceful. Security agencies discharged their duties with neutrality and fairness, ensuring a secure environment for voters to exercise their franchise without intimidation.”
He stressed “The results as announced by INEC reflect the will of the people. Counting of ballots at the polling units was done in the presence of party agents, observers, and voters, with results openly displayed for public verification.”
“We urge the winning party to be magnanimous in victory and to ensure inclusive governance that addresses the needs of all constituents,” he said.
The coalition also enjoined the loser to accept the result of the election in good faith.