JUST IN: Supreme Court Set Date to Decide Kano Governorship Dispute Between Yusuf and Gawuna

Bashar Jelani Limanchi

10 months ago

Supreme Court Set to Decide Kano Governorship Dispute Between Yusuf and Gawuna on Thursday

In a pivotal development for Kano State politics, the Supreme Court is scheduled to convene this Thursday to deliberate on the appeal filed by Kabiru Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This follows the Court of Appeal’s recent affirmation of the Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to overturn Yusuf’s initial election victory.

The Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, confirmed this significant development to Channels Television, emphasizing the potential implications for the Kano State governorship seat. The focus of the appeal revolves around the contested victory between Kabiru Yusuf, an ally of Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate.

Both the Court of Appeal and the Election Petition Tribunal upheld the stance that Nasiru Gawuna emerged victorious in the election. Consequently, these courts directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke the Certificate of Return previously issued to Yusuf and reissue it to Gawuna, officially recognizing him as the duly elected governor of Kano State.

Despite the decisions of the lower courts, Kabiru Yusuf, who was sworn in as governor in May, has taken the matter to the apex court, challenging the rulings and seeking a reversal of the outcomes. The Supreme Court’s upcoming session holds critical importance in determining the final outcome of this protracted legal battle.

In response to the impending Supreme Court hearing, Commissioner Dantiye remarked, “The forthcoming Supreme Court hearing is crucial in determining the election outcome. We await the court’s decision and hope for a resolution that upholds justice.”

The anticipation surrounding the Supreme Court session has intensified across Kano State, with stakeholders anxiously awaiting the final verdict that will ultimately declare the rightful occupant of the Kano State governorship position.

Source: Channels Television.

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