Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed optimism that he will emerge triumph over his opponents in yesterday’s governorship poll.

Speaking to newsmen after casting his vote at Ganduje ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state, he predicted that he would record more votes than President Muhammadu Buhari did in the state in the February 23 presidential election.

The Governor also commended the impressive turnout of voters for the election; applauding INEC for prompt delivery of both sensitive and non- sensitive materials.

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He also commended the security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the election.  

Meanwhile, the Police in Kano have arrested a vehicle loaded with ballot papers in the state capital.

The ballot papers were loaded in a Sienna car and was arrested by the security operatives at Magwan Primary School in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abdullahi confirmed that the suspects had been moved to Bompai headquarters of the command for questioning.