Kano Supreme Court judgement

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Supreme Court Drama in Kano: Governor Abba Yusuf's Rollercoaster Ride to Victory

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Find out how the Supreme Court's decision shook Kano and left residents in awe!

In a thrilling turn of events, the Supreme Court of Nigeria recently made a landmark decision regarding the Kano governorship election. Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People's Party faced a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the court confirmed him as the valid winner, overturning previous rulings that had ousted him. The tension in Kano was palpable as residents awaited the final verdict, with security tightened to prevent any unrest.

The Supreme Court's judgment not only reinstated Governor Abba Yusuf but also highlighted the intense political battle that had gripped Kano. The ruling party's candidate, Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress, challenged Yusuf's membership in NNPP, leading to a legal showdown that culminated in the Supreme Court's decision. The jubilation and disappointment among Kano residents reflected the deep-rooted political divisions in the state.

As celebrations erupted in Kano following the Supreme Court's verdict, the New Nigeria People's Party hailed the judgment as a restoration of hope for the people. The calm that settled over Kano after the ruling signaled a sense of relief and resolution after months of uncertainty and political turbulence.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court drama, Kano residents look to the future with renewed optimism, while political players reflect on the impact of the court's decision. The governorship tussle in Kano has not only defined the state's political landscape but also showcased the power and influence of judicial rulings in shaping Nigeria's governance.

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Supreme Court judgement on Kano governorship election confirm ... (BBC News)

Di Court of Appeal bin sack Govnor Abba Yusuf wey dem elect under di New Nigeria People's Party from office say im no be registered member of di party.

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'I Feel Extremely Happy,' Kano Gov Yusuf Reacts To Supreme Court ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Supreme Court restored Yusuf's votes that were cancelled by the Court of Appeal and the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on the basis that the ...

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Supreme Court confirms Abba Yusuf as governor of Kano state (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Nasiru Gawuna challenged Yusuf's NNPP membership and sought the governor's sack from the tribunal to ...

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Breaking: Supreme Court reverses sack of Kano Gov, Yusuf (Vanguard)

The Supreme Court, on Friday, restored Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, as the valid winner of the governorship election that ...

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BREAKING: NNPP Retains Kano As Supreme Court Reverses Gov ... (Leadership Newspaper)

The Supreme Court has reversed the judgement of the Court of Appeal, which sacked the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from office.

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Tension in Kano as S'Court decides Yusuf fate today (The Punch)

Tense anticipation in Kano as Supreme Court prepares to deliver final verdict on governorship election. Security beefed up for potential unrest.

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Kano Guber: Gov Yusuf, Deputy Attend Supreme Court Sitting For ... (Leadership Newspaper)

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, have arrived the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday for the final.

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LIVE UPDATE: Supreme Court delivers final decisions on eight ... (Premium Times)

The Supreme Court will today, Friday, give final decisions on the governorship election disputes from Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Ebonyi, Plateau, Abia, ...

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Judgement Day: Kano, Bauchi, Zamfara, Plateau, Ebonyi govs arrive ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

At least five sitting governors have stormed the Supreme Court to witness judgments billed to be delivered in their respective legal battles. They are.

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Supreme Court judgment: Kano residents stay indoor (Vanguard)

By Bashir Bello, Kano. As the Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgement in the highly contentious governorship election in Kano State, residents of the ...

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Yakasai: Winner, loser must accept Supreme Court verdict, Kano ... (P.M. News)

Security chiefs assure residents of protection of lives and property as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the Kano governorship tussle.

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LIVE: Supreme Court Affirms Sanwo-Olu, Mohammed, Yusuf's ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Governors of Plateau, Bauchi, Kano and Zamfara states have arrived at the Supreme Court in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, as the apex court delivers ...

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Kano Guber: NNPP Chairman Predicts Outcome as Supreme Court ... (Legit.ng)

The Kano state chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Hashimu Dungurawa, has tipped Abba Kabir Yusuf, the candidate of his party, to win at the ...

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Kano youths celebrate Supreme Court judgement (The Punch)

Many youths on Friday thronged some major streets to celebrate the Supreme Court judgement following the affirmation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the ...

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UPDATED: Supreme Court Reverses Sack Of Gov Yusuf, Affirms His ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The verdict came months after the Court of Appeal upheld the tribunal's decision sacking the Kano governor. By Emmanuela Ekele. Updated January 12, 2024 ...

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Kano Guber: There's no proof – Supreme Court gives reasons for ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Supreme Court on Friday faulted the ruling of the Appeal Court on the Kano State Governorship election. The judgement was delivered by Justice John.

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Kano Goes Agog As Supreme Court Reinstates Gov Yusuf (Leadership Newspaper)

Men, women and children have taken to the streets of Kano to celebrate the Supreme Court's judgement declaring Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the duly ...

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Jubilation, disappointment as Kano residents react to Supreme ... (Premium Times)

Local chapters of the APC in Kano had distributed new party dresses to members for a planned swearing-in of its candidate, Nasir Gawuna...

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Supreme Court judgement has restored hope to Kano people – NNPP (Daily Post Nigeria)

The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Gov. Abba Yusuf.

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Supreme Court judgement: 'How we keep Kano safe' — Police (Daily Post Nigeria)

Kano State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel said proactive strategies adopted by the command helped in keeping Kano peaceful before, during.

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Supreme Court judgement restoration of hope for people of Kano ... (Peoples Gazette)

The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) national secretary, Dipo Olayoku, has described the Supreme Court judgement affirming the election of Gov.

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Kano calm after Supreme Court verdict (Guardian)

Thousands of residents and loyalists of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) yesterday took to major roads in Kano metropolis in celebration of the victory ...

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How APC Leaders In Kano Shared 'Aso Ebi', Renovated Party ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and members in Kano State had anticipated a Supreme Court verdict in their favour and gone ahead to share party ...

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Kano guber: Supreme Court verdict God's decision – APC's Gawuna ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, has said the verdict of the Supreme Court was God's.

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Kano Supreme Court judgement: Kwankwaso Speaks, Sends ... (Legit.ng)

The outcome of the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case between the Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, and APC's Nasir Gawuna has evoked reaction from ...

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Former Gov'ship Candidate Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Kano ... (Leadership Newspaper)

Alhaji Abdullahi Maidoya, former governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) in Nasarawa State, has expressed his commendation for the.

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Supreme Court Ruling Is God's Decision And I Have Accepted It ... (SaharaReporters.com)

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State in the March 18, 2023 election, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, has said that he has ...

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