As the Supreme Court ended Kano Gubernatorial tussle by affirming Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf as the duly elected Governor of the state, the Governor (Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf) has extended hands of friendship and to his opponent of the APC, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna for the development of the state.
The visibly elated Governor stated this while briefing newsmen at the premises of the Supreme Court in Abuja immediately after passing the judgement that reversed the earlier judgements of the election Tribunal and Appeal Courts following back and forth for seven months.
According to Governor Abba, ” as a true democrat and progressive, I Call on my opponent and his supporters to join hands with me in the crusade of developing our dear state Kano for the betterment of its teaming citizens.
” People of Kano needs leaders with vision, passion, zeal, and commitment of initiating projects, policies and programmes that have direct bearing to their lives in all facets and across nooks and crannies of the state.” Governor Abba, stated.
Alhaji Abba Kabir thanked Almighty Allah, the most exalted for the victory,commending people of Kano for their support, steadfastness, prayers, sacrifices and bravevity in affirming what they have elected as well as the Supreme Court Judges for upholding the glory of the Judiciary.
He also appreciated NNPP leaders at all levels and particularly the world leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso for his guidance and support during the trying period.
The Governor noted with the pleasure how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Deputy, Kashim Shattima didn’t interfere in the apex court judgement despite stiff pressure from disgruntle quarters.