Kano Guber
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Kano governorship election, Nasiru Gawuna, has applauded the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which sacked Governor Abba Yusuf from office.
In a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Kano on Saturday, Gawuna said truth has prevailed with the Appeal Court affirming that he was the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.
Gawuna expressed happiness over the verdict and stated that the judgements of the tribunal and the appeal court have reaffirmed that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.
He stated that the affirmation of his election by the appeal court would surely strengthen democracy, adding that his mission is growth and development through the improvement of the living standard of the residents and citizens of the state.
He said: “Praise be to Almighty Allah for ensuring our victory today at the Gubernatorial Election Court of Appeal.
“I wish to appreciate the court of appeal for its verdict, which upheld our victory at the election petition tribunal court. The affirmation of the truth by the appeal court will surely strengthen democracy.
“I want to use the opportunity to commend the judges of both the election tribunal and the court of appeal for standing by the truth to ensure that justice prevailed.
“Both the judgements have reaffirmed that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.”
Speaking further, Gawuna said the victory for all the residents and citizens of the state and asked for the support of the people irrespective of party affiliation.
He added: “This is a victory for all the residents and citizens of the State. Therefore, I am seeking the support of everyone, irrespective of party affiliation, to join hands with me and my running-mate Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo in the advancement of Kano.
“I have to thank our amiable leader, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Deputy Senate President Sen. Barau Jibrin and the two ministers from Kano State for their support.
“My appreciation also goes to the hardworking State APC Chairman Alh. Abdullahi Abbas, Party Executives, Members of the National and State Assemblies, Local Government Chairmen and Party stalwarts from ward to state level.
“I wish to commend all the Ulamahs, Business Community, Youths and Women Groups for their solidarity and prayers.
“Our mission is growth and development through improvement of the living standard of the residents and citizens of Kano State.
“I am calling on the residents and citizens of the State to remain calm and continue to be law-abiding.”
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