Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf on Monday denied signing any agreement with the presidency prior to the January 12 Supreme Court judgment which upheld his victory in the 2023 governorship election in the state.……CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
The governor spoke in a statement by his Director General on Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The statement described as falsehood a claim that Yusuf signed an agreement to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the judgment by the apex court.
The Kano governor explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu even appeared to be neutral while the governorship legal tussle went on.
“Our attention has been drawn to a misconception making round on the social media indicating an agreement between the Presidency and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in the aftermath of the Supreme Court Judgment that affirmed his mandate.
“I wish to categorically state that Governor Yusuf did not enter into any agreement or condition with anybody before the Supreme Court Judgment. I therefore urged the public to dismiss the fallacy being orchestrated by enemies of progress.
“It is on record that the Justices of the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment with justice, equity and fairness and largely protect the integrity of the judiciary.
“For the purpose of emphasis, the rather fake agreement saying Governor Yusuf has accepted to cross carpet to the ruling APC, jettison purported claim to dissolve or allow the five emirates, discontinuing demolition of illegal structures and establishment of the Kano Elders Council should be disregarded,” it was stated in the statement.
The governor further declared that, having secured his mandate through popular votes of the people of Kano State and certified by a fair affirmation of the Supreme Court judgment, he would not be intimidated by any political opportunist.
The governor also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for allowing level-playing ground for justice to prevail over the disputed governorship election.
“The president has demonstrated profound leadership quality by ensuring fair play despite being pushed by some undemocratic elements from Kano and beyond. The president is a true democrat who will not undermine other political parties in the interest of his party.
“No doubt, the refusal of the president to carry out the wishes of some prominent members of his party has brought about enduring atmosphere in Kano State.
“On this single act, the good people of Kano will continue to appreciate Mr. President and pray for him to succeed in his administration.
“The governor had several opportunities to meet the president, and, in all of his visits, the discussions were centered around the development of Kano State,” Tofa added.……CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
