BREAKING: Court of Appeal Sacks Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Declares Yusuf Gawuna as Duly Elected Governor of Kano State

BREAKING: Court of Appeal Sacks Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Declares Yusuf Gawuna as Duly Elected Governor of Kano State

In a major ruling, the Court of Appeal has sacked Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Yusuf Gawuna, as the duly elected governor of Kano State. Continue reading…

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The three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Muhammad Lawan Garba, delivered the unanimous judgment on Friday, November 17, 2023.

The Court of Appeal ruled that the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which had earlier upheld Yusuf's election, erred in its judgment.

The Court of Appeal found that the election was marred by irregularities and that Yusuf had not won the majority of lawful votes cast.

The Court of Appeal therefore ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Yusuf and issue a fresh one to Gawuna.

The ruling of the Court of Appeal is a major setback for Yusuf and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). It is also a victory for the APC and Gawuna, who had challenged Yusuf's election victory at the tribunal.

The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape of Kano State.

Reaction to the Court of Appeal's ruling

There has been mixed reaction to the Court of Appeal's ruling.

Yusuf and the NNPP have said that they will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. They have accused the Court of Appeal of being biased in favor of the APC.

The APC and Gawuna have welcomed the ruling. They have said that it is a victory for democracy and the rule of law.

Implications of the Court of Appeal's ruling

The Court of Appeal's ruling is likely to have a number of implications for Kano State.

The ruling could lead to renewed political instability in the state. It could also lead to an increase in violence.

The ruling could also have an impact on the 2027 general elections.

It is important to note that the Court of Appeal's ruling is not yet final. Yusuf and the NNPP have the right to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

Conclusion

The Court of Appeal's ruling is a major development in the politics of Kano State. It is a setback for Yusuf and the NNPP,and a victory for the APC and Gawuna. It is likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape of the state.

Only time will tell what the long-term implications of the Court of Appeal's ruling will be.

Additional information

The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal was set up to hear and determine petitions arising from the 2023 governorship election in the state.
The tribunal was inaugurated on April 25, 2023, and it had a period of 180 days to hear and determine all petitions.
The tribunal received a total of 10 petitions from different political parties and individuals.
The tribunal held its first sitting on May 2, 2023, and it delivered its judgment on September 20, 2023.
The tribunal's judgment was challenged by Yusuf and the NNPP, and the Court of Appeal heard the appeal on November 15, 2023.

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