“Tinubu resisted attempts by Ganduje to exert influence on the Supreme Court ruling, according to the Kano governor.”
Tinubu shunned Ganduje’s pressure to influence S’Court judgment – Kano gov
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, commends President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for resisting alleged pressure to sway the Supreme Court’s decision in the Kano governorship election. In a statement on Sunday by Bature Tofa, the Director General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Yusuf claims that Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and former Kano governor, tried to influence the President, but Tinubu remained steadfast.
The Supreme Court, on Friday, reinstated Yusuf’s victory in the March 18, 2023, governorship election, overturning previous rulings by the election tribunal and the Court of Appeal. These courts had nullified Yusuf’s win and declared Nasiru Gawuna of the APC as the winner, causing tension in Kano.
Yusuf expresses satisfaction with Tinubu and Shettima’s resilience against alleged pressure, emphasizing that their unwavering stance showcases capable leadership in Nigeria. He extends an olive branch to his opponent, Gawuna, urging a focus on building Kano post-election.
Efforts to obtain Ganduje’s reaction are unsuccessful. The APC’s Publicity Secretary in Kano, Ahmed Aruwa, refrains from commenting until party members meet the national chairman. The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, Nze Chidi, views the Supreme Court’s judgments in seven states as relieving tension in the country.
Yusuf’s return to Kano sees a jubilant crowd welcoming him, marking the end of political turmoil. He appoints predecessors Ganduje, Shekarau, and Kwankwaso to the newly formed Elders Advisory Council, aimed at providing guidance to the state government. The council includes eminent figures from various sectors, emphasizing the collective wisdom of Kano’s elders.
