“Abba Our Choice”: Crowd Welcomes Gov Yusuf Back to Kano Ahead of Supreme Court Judgement
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's return to Kano turned the city into a spectacle of unity and political enthusiasm
- Kano residents, wearing distinctive red caps and hijabs, transformed the streets into a vibrant display of solidarity, reinforcing their unwavering support for Yusuf
- This came weeks after the Court of Appeal verdict that upheld the judgement of the tribunal on November 13
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Kano state, Kano - On Sunday, December 24, a mammoth crowd filled the streets of Kano to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf.
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The embattled governor had been away from the state amid a legal battle over his position.
Wearing the famous red attire of the Kwankwasiya movement, the supporters chanted solidarity songs to declare their backing for the leader who rode to power under the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Channels TV reported.
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Some of them carried banners and posters that read "Abba is our Choice" and "Justice for Kano" while accompanying the governor's motorcade as Yusuf flagged off the Corporate Security training, Vanguard reported.
While addressing the mammoth crowd, Governor Yusuf commended the Supreme Court Judges for their commitment to justice and fairness while assuring supporters of victory.
Supreme Court reserves judgement
This came after the Supreme Court on Thursday, December 21, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the NNPP seeking to affirm its candidate, Abba Yusuf, as governor of Kano.
Justice John Okoro, who led the five-member panel of justices, reserved the judgment after counsels involved in the matter met and agreed on which of the nine appeals and cross-appeals should be heard, with the outcome binding on the remaining eight.
Justice Okoro said that the date for the apex court's final judgment will be communicated to the parties.
APC beautifies Kano Secretariat
Also, Legit.ng reported earlier that the Kano secretariat of the APC got a new look as the Supreme Court was set to deliver judgment on the state's disputed governorship election.
The party secretariat located along Maiduguri road, which barely had any scripture or picture on its building, now wears a new look.
Kano: Clerics back APC
Meanwhile, Muslim clerics from three major sects in Kano state gathered in the city to conduct special prayers, seeking success for Nasiru Gawuna, the APC gubernatorial candidate at the Supreme Court.
During the gathering, the clerics also offered prayers for "justice".
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