The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State is considering an appeal to the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeal's decision to nullify a Federal High Court judgment that had restrained the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting local government elections.

The appellate court in Abuja ruled on Thursday that the lower court had exceeded its jurisdiction in the matter, effectively clearing the way for KANSIEC to proceed with the local government polls.

Ahmad Aruwan, the APC spokesperson in Kano, stated that the party's decision on whether to approach the Supreme Court would depend on consultations with its legal team.

"Whenever there is a judgment our legal advisors will study it, and the party as a whole will take a decision on whether or not to appeal it," Aruwan said.

The APC spokesperson highlighted a similar case in Rivers State where the Supreme Court upheld the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court in an electoral dispute, suggesting this precedent might influence their decision.

Aruwan emphasized that while the Appeal Court ruled on the jurisdictional issue, it did not dismiss the APC's substantive claims. "The Appeal Court today ruled that the Federal High Court had no jurisdiction, but our claims were not dismissed — particularly our position that KANSIEC lacked the legal standing to conduct the election, as its leadership comprises card-carrying members of the NNPP," he stated.

The dispute centers on the composition of KANSIEC's leadership, with the APC alleging that the electoral body's officials are affiliated with the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), raising concerns about potential bias in the conduct of the local government elections.

This development adds another chapter to the ongoing political tensions in Kano State, where control of local government structures remains a contentious issue between the major political parties.