13th January, 2024
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged his opponent, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to accept defeat in good faith, and join him to bring more development to Kano State and its people.
Our Correspondent reports that the Apex Court, on Friday, overruled the judgments of Kano governorship tribunal and the Apeeal Court, and affirmed the victory of Yusuf in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Kano.
In a Statement signed by Aliyu Yusuf, Director, Public Enlightenment Government House, and made available to newsmen on Saturday, Yusuf appealed to Gawuna to, “join me In developing Kano.”
He extended a hand of friendship to Gawuna, and emphasized the need for all hands to be on deck for the overall good and development of the state.
According to him, “as a true democrat and progressive, I call on my opponent and his supporters to join hands with me in the crusade of developing our dear state Kano for the betterment of its teaming citizens.
“People of Kano need leaders with vision, passion, zeal, and commitment of initiating projects, policies and programmes that have direct bearing to their lives in all facets and across nooks and crannies of the state.”
Yusuf thanked God for the ensuring his victory, and commended people of Kano for their support, steadfastness, prayers, sacrifices and bravery.
He also expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court judges for, “upholding the glory of the judiciary.”
He also appreciated the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leaders at all levels and particularly, the supreme leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, “for his guidance and support during the trying period.”