The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command has issued a correction regarding reports that 20 chairmanship candidates tested positive for drugs. In a press statement, the agency denied specifying that the 20 candidates who tested positive were chairmanship aspirants.
Clarification
The NDLEA explained that 20 candidates had indeed tested positive, but the number was not specific to any particular seat or political party. The agency emphasized that candidates presented themselves for the drug integrity test on an individual basis, without indication of the position they were aspiring for or their political affiliation.
Transparency Assured
The NDLEA urged the public to await the official release of the test results at the end of the screening exercise, assuring transparency and accuracy in the electoral process.
Initial Reports
Initial reports had suggested that 20 aspirants from the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) tested positive for multiple drugs, including opioids, cannabis, and benzodiazepines. However, the NDLEA’s clarification has provided a more nuanced understanding of the situation.
Election Integrity
The drug tests are part of the screening process for candidates ahead of the October 26 local government election in Kano State, which will fill 44 chairmanships and 484 councillorship seats. The NDLEA’s efforts aim to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
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