KANO GUBERNATORIAL: Governor Yusuf Kano Dismisses The Ruling Of The Appeal Court And Goes To The Supreme Court
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has rejected the Court of Appeal judgment, which sacked him on Friday
Governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, was sacked on Friday according to a decision made by the Court of Appeal.
Yusuf's election as a member of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) was declared void by the state election petition tribunal, and this ruling was affirmed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
"After careful study and rigorous stakeholders engagement, my team and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), have decided to approach the Supreme Court on the miscarriage of justice, delivered by the Appeal Court, yesterday in Abuja.
"We are optimistic that the Supreme Court will by the grace of Allahu SWT, will set aside these miscarriages of justice by the Tribunal and the Appeal Court, and reaffirm our mandate, as given by the good people of Kano State.
"Furthermore, I call on the good people of the Kano State to continue to go about their legitimate businesses, as we have taken all the necessary measures to ensure the security of thier lives and property as a cardinal responsibility.
"Finally, I call on the good people of the state and other well-meaning Nigerians to continue to pray for Allah's mercy and protection to save the state from the injustice of mischief makers, who are desperately scheming to hijack power through the back door and return the state to the dark ages."
He urged people to carry on with their legal activities, noting that security personnel have been ordered to maintain law and order throughout the state.
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