Kano guber: Gov Yusuf heads to Supreme Court over Appeal Court verdict

 

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has taken his case to the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling of the Appeal Court that resulted in his removal from office. The Appeal Court had previously ousted Governor Yusuf, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on the grounds of his alleged ineligibility to contest. The court simultaneously declared Nasiru Gawuna, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the gubernatorial election in Kano State.

The aftermath of the Appeal Court's decision has been marked by confusion, particularly regarding the content and implications of the judgment. To address the uncertainties surrounding the ruling, the court has directed concerned legal professionals to provide certified true copies of the judgment for necessary corrections.

The crux of the matter revolves around the Appeal Court's assertion that Governor Yusuf was not a valid member of the NNPP during the election. However, the certified true copies of the judgment have added to the perplexity by seemingly indicating the court's affirmation of Yusuf's victory. This development has further intensified the legal intricacies surrounding the case, creating a complex and uncertain situation that Governor Abba Yusuf seeks to address through the legal recourse available at the Supreme Court.