- Kano residents jubilate
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Abdullahi Ganduje as governor of Kano and consequently dismissed the appeal filed by the PDP and its candidate, Abba Yusuf.
The seven-man panel headed by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad in an unanimous judgment, held that the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party lacked merit.
They also added that the petitioner failed to substantially prove and provide evidence that there was any irregularity in the election held on March 9 and the supplementary election on March 23, 2019.
The ancient city of Kano broke out in jubilation as the news of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s victory at the Supreme Court filtered in.
In fact, thousands of residents defied the cold weather and gathered in groups to discuss the Ganduje victory with happiness.
The anxiety that enveloped the ancient commercial city naturally melted away, as people were seen going about their duties without apprehension.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Muhammad Garba, said it is the will of God and the desire of the people.
According to him, “we are most grateful to the Almighty God for this victory. This is not the victory for Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje alone, it is a victory for the good people of Kano state.
“We call on the Peoples Democratic Party to maintain peace and accept this verdict in good faith. This the real confirmation of our journey to The Next Level “
