The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ruled to remove Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office and has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 18 election.
Yusuf, who contested on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
While Nasir Gawuna, his APC rival, who came a distance third, congratulated him. The party then proceeded to court.
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The judgment was read virtually via Zoom, a teleconference service, as the panel members were not physically present in the courtroom.
Following the conclusion of closing arguments by lawyers representing both parties on 21 August, the ruling was issued weeks later.
Recall the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared that the NNPP polled 1,019,602 votes to defeat the APC with its candidate, Nasir Gawuna, who scored 890,705 votes. The NNPP candidate thus won with a margin of 128,897 votes
However, the APC lodged a petition with the tribunal in order to contest the results announced by the electoral commission.
The three-man panel, on Wednesday, ordered the withdrawal of certificate of return which INEC presented to Yusuf, and directed a certificate of return to be issued to Gawuna.
The court deducted 165,663 votes from Yusuf as invalid, stating that the ballot papers (165,663) were not stamped or signed and therefore declared invalid.
Kano State Police Command announce 24-hour curfew
The Kano State Police Command has announced the strict enforcement of a 24-hour curfew, beginning from 6pm on Wednesday, 20th September 2023, to 6pm on Thursday, 21st September 2023 as part of measures to maintain law and order in the state.
According to a statement by the Kano State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Usaini Gumel, the order came in response to a directive from the state government.
Gumel emphasized the importance of preserving law and order in the state. The police have deployed combined security forces throughout the city, covering all corners, entry, and exit points, to ensure strict compliance with the curfew.
He said, “Residents of Kano State are warned that violating this curfew order will have serious consequences. Anyone found in violation will be arrested and made to face the full force of the law.”
The commissioner also expressed his gratitude to the peace-loving people of the state, urging them to remain law-abiding during this challenging time.
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