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NNPP Supporters Rally at ECOWAS Headquarters, Protesting Appeal Court Verdict on Kano Governorship

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In a dramatic turn of events, fervent supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) converged on the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) today, registering their vehement protest against the recent Appeal Court judgment that ousted the incumbent Governor of the state, Abba Yusuf. The court ruling, which favored the Kano All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate, has ignited waves of discontent among NNPP loyalists. The protesters, holding the party’s flag and the National flag Chanted “Solidarity forever we shall always fight for our right”…

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Protest Erupts in Kano as NNPP Supporters Challenge Appeal Court Judgment on Governor Sacking

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In Kano, a contentious situation unfolded on Wednesday as youths, believed to be supporters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), gathered in the Kofar Nasarawa area to protest the alleged inconsistencies in the Court of Appeal’s judgment that ousted the state Governor, Abba Yusuf. The unrest escalated as clashes erupted between the protesters and police dispatched to contain the demonstration. The protest originated after the youth participated in a special prayer organized for the governor by local residents at 2 pm. Following the prayer, the demonstrators expressed their discontent…

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Appeal Court Invalidates Kano State Governor’s Election

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In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, invalidated the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. The unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices declared that Governor Yusuf was not a valid candidate in the gubernatorial election held on March 18. The court’s ruling was grounded in evidence presented by the parties, establishing that Governor Yusuf was not a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) at the time of the election. According to the court, under section 177(c) of…

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Tribunal Nullifies NNPP’s Abba Yusuf’s Victory, Declares APC’s Gawuna as Winner in Kano

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The Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has overturned the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Nasiru Gawuna, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the March 18 governorship election. The tribunal delivered its judgment via Zoom, a teleconference service, as the panel members were not physically present in the courtroom. This ruling follows weeks of legal proceedings, with both parties’ lawyers presenting their closing arguments on behalf of their clients on August 21. It is worth noting that the Independent National Electoral…

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