Nigeria: How Deceased Lawmakers' Sons Won Kano By-Elections

[Daily Trust] The recent bye-elections in Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies of Kano State have produced a unique political transition: the transfer of legislative seats from deceased fathers to their sons. Yet, beyond the emotional symbolism and political manoeuvring that shaped the contests, the elections exposed a deeper concern -- an unprecedented voter apathy that could have far-reaching implications for the 2027 general elections.