Kano State Governor Responds to Court Ruling Amidst Political Turmoil
Amidst the aftermath of the Appeal Court’s decision that unseated him from office, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Kano State governor, has broken his silence, attributing his recent legal setbacks to what he perceives as orchestrated assaults against his political mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Yusuf’s reaction came during a pivotal gathering of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano, where he addressed stakeholders for the first time since the appellate court’s ruling confirmed the tribunal’s earlier decision to remove him from office.
Speaking passionately at the event convened by Kwankwaso, the governor expressed unwavering support for his political mentor.
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During the gathering, attended by significant political figures including the state deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, Speaker Ismail Falgore of the state House of Assembly, federal lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, as well as leaders from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to Kwankwaso’s leadership.
“We are going to continue working under his (Kwankwaso) guidance and leadership to do the needful, God willing. But we must appreciate him (Kwankwaso) and be immensely grateful to him and we have to tell him that we are really proud of him,” Yusuf declared.
He urged party leaders to remain steadfast, advocating against engaging in verbal altercations while redirecting their efforts towards uplifting the people of Kano.
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Despite the challenges, Yusuf pledged to persist in executing ongoing community-oriented projects, particularly focusing on aiding women and children and resolving pension and gratuity issues.
The governor’s stance underscores the deep-rooted loyalty and allegiance to Kwankwaso, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the shared vision despite external pressures.
The unfolding political landscape in Kano State continues to reverberate with the clash between legal verdicts and entrenched political affiliations, leaving the trajectory of governance in the region uncertain.
