Ganduje reacts as appeal court sacks Kano Governor, says it’s a victory for all.

Ganduje reacts as appeal court sacks Kano Governor, says it’s a victory for all.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the news of the Appeal Court affirming the Tribunal Court judgement in Kano State, describing it as a victory for democracy.

Speaking to newsmen at his residence in Abuja on Friday, the former Governor of Kano State applauded the verdict and thanked God for the victory.

Recall that the Appellate Court sitting in Abuja had earlier on Friday nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices.

The court held that Governor Yusuf was not a valid candidate in the gubernatorial election held in the state on March 18.

According to the court, Yusuf, under section 177(c) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, was not qualified to contest the governorship election since he was not validly sponsored by the NNPP.

In his remarks, Ganduje said he’s not afraid of the opposition going to the Supreme Court as his party is very optimistic about winning.

“I thank Allah for this important judgement. We have to thank the judiciary for providing good administration of justice despite all the distractions that took place since the beginning of case.

“We have to thank the judiciary. There is no doubt this is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for APC and a victory for Kano state.

“This is an indication that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria. Democracy we can say is matured in Nigeria. We have to thank all those stakeholders even the political parties, even the NNPP that took us to the Appeal Court. 

“We have to thank them because they are part of the process of democracy.  There is no doubt that after election you get to litigations. And the end result is always determined by the judiciary.  

“For Kano State, this victory is for all of us. We are fully aware, we know what happens during the election. A lot of malpractices and we took the issue to the tribunal. And by the grace of God we got a fair judgement in favour of our great party., APC. 

“Now, the government in power, the NNPP decided to go to the Court of Appeal and this morning, the powers of God, the court of appeal affirmed the judgement of the lower court.  And by so doing, our gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nasiru Gawuna is the duly elected Governor of Kano State. 

“But in all, probably they will go to the Supreme Court which is part of democracy. There is nothing wrong for them to go to the Supreme Court. We too, we are ready to meet them in Supreme Court. And Inshallahu,  we will win in the Supreme Court as well.” Ganduje stated

Speaking further, he assured “the people of Kano State that good administration that was provided in my eight years of administration was my deputy Dr. Nasiru Gawuna and now, the Governor elect for Kano state will provide a similar not even similar. I believe he will provide a better administration and more achievements will be recorded in Kano State. Because that is what we expect. 

Also speaking, the Kano State Governor-elect, Dr Nasiru Gawuna who could not hide his joy said “whoever goes to the court like this, and was given judgement in his favour definitely feel very happy and grateful to Allah for the Court of Appeal to affirm his victory.  

“And I am so happy yet I am still deep in my thoughts because I have to sit down and think very well. But because of the confidence and expectations of the people on us, Inshallahu we are praying that we are not going to fail our people.”