S/Court judgment: Residents of Kano storm streets awaiting Gov. Yusuf's return

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… Kano CP Gumel urges residents to remain law-abiding

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/ Kano

The ancient commercial city of Kano is agog as thousands of residents storm Kano streets, in peaceful mood, awaiting the return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his entourage, after the Supreme Court verdict that upheld his election as the duly elected governor of the State in the March 18, governorship election in the state.

Recall that the Kano governorship election petition tribunal and the Apeeal Court had annulled the election of Governor Yusuf, and handed victory to Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

But the Supreme Court in Abuja, last Friday dismissed their judgements and affirmed the victory of Governor Yusuf in the governorship election in the state.

Contrary to feelers that there could be chaos after the Supreme Court judgement, Govenor Yusuf’s supporters and members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), engaged in a peaceful celebration that received the commendation of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel and other security chiefs who had prepared for any eventuality, even as members of the opposition also did not engage in any open violent action after the Supreme Court verdict.

Governor Yusuf, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, members of the state Executive Council, and NNPP bigwigs who had traveled to Abuja to witness the Supreme Court ruling are on their way to Kano by road as at the time of filling this report.

Hundreds of thousands of supporters and members of the NNPP have already gathered at Chiromawa village, along Zaria Road, the entry from Abuja, while many others lined up along the streets leading to Filin Mahaha, venue of the grand victory rally, where Governor Yusuf is expected to address a mammoth crowd.

Kano, however, remain calm, but in celebration mood, with most residents adorned with red clothes and caps to fit.

As at the time of filling this report, Govenor Yusuf popularly known as Abba Gida Gida has ariived Chiromawa with huge crowd, welcoming his entourage to Kano.