A Federal High Court judge has struck out a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against several Kano electoral officials. The suit, which accused the officials of misconduct during previous election processes, was dismissed after the court ruled that the charges were not properly supported with sufficient evidence.

According to the court, the ICPC did not provide enough documented proof to link the accused officials to the alleged offences. The judge noted that prosecution must meet strict legal standards, especially in cases involving election administration, where accusations can easily affect public confidence in the democratic process.

Legal experts say the ruling highlights the importance of thorough investigations before presenting cases in court. They also believe the judgement sends a message to anti-corruption agencies to strengthen their processes to ensure that only solid cases move forward. The ICPC, however, may review the matter and decide whether to file fresh charges if stronger evidence is gathered.

The struck-out case has drawn mixed reactions in Kano. Some residents believe the judgement proves the officials were unfairly targeted, while others think the dismissal does not necessarily mean they are innocent—only that the case lacked legal backing. For now, the electoral officials walk free, pending any future action by the ICPC.