BREAKING:Supreme Court Reinstates Abba Yusuf as Governor of Kano

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision that nullified the election of Governor Kabir Yusuf in Kano state. The unanimous decision by a five-member panel of justices clarified a misunderstanding by the lower court regarding the deduction of 165,616 ballot papers.

Justice Inyang Okoro, delivering the lead judgment, emphasized that the matter of Governor Yusuf’s membership was a pre-election issue. He reaffirmed the court’s stance that the nomination or sponsorship of a candidate is solely the prerogative of the political party. The court dismissed the observation that Governor Yusuf was not sponsored by the NNPP, emphasizing that it was not a finding of the electoral tribunal.

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This decision has immediate implications for the political landscape in Kano, providing clarity on Governor Yusuf’s constitutional standing. The ruling reinforces the principles governing the sponsorship of candidates, setting a precedent for future electoral disputes.

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