Yusuf vs Gawuna: Kano APC Forum Predicts Outcome of Supreme Court Judgement
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) former Special Advisers have predicted the outcome of the Supreme Court judgement on the Kano Governorship dispute
- The Chairman of the forum, Dr. Abbati Bako, said that the apex court will uphold the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal and the appellate court.
- Bako said Kano people have high hopes and expectations in the APC candidate, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna's administration
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Kano state - The All Progressives Congress (APC) former Special Advisers Forum has expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal and the Appeal Court.
The Chairman of the forum, Dr. Abbati Bako, said they are 99.9 per cent optimistic of victory at the apex court on the Kano Governorship dispute between Governor Abba Yusuf and Nasir Gawuna, Daily Trust reported.
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Bako stated this while briefing Journalists in Kano on Sunday, December 31.
He congratulated Gawuna and his running mate, Murtala Sule Garo, on their victories at the Election Petition Tribunal and the appellate court.
“We pray and hope that the Supreme Court judgment will also be in our favour, Inshallah. We are 99.9 per cent positive and hopeful of that.
“It is pertinent to note that the generality of Kano people have high hopes and positive expectations in the administration of Gawuna and Garo as they await their arrival as the duly elected Governor and Deputy Governor respectively.”
Supreme Court takes action on appeal seeking to reverse Yusuf's sack
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Supreme Court on Thursday, December 21, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) seeking to affirm Yusuf, as governor of Kano state.
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.
Lawyer predicts Gov Yusuf's chances at Supreme Court
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Kano-based lawyer and professional negotiator and mediator, Umar Sa'ad Hassan, predicted the chances of Governor Yusuf at the Supreme Court.
Governor Yusuf approached the apex court after being sacked by the election tribunal and the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja. Speaking on Governor Yusuf’s chances at the Supreme during an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Umar said the NNPP governor has little chance of upturning the appellate court's verdict.
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