The Appeal Court in Abuja has slated Friday, November 17, 2023, for the delivery of its judgment on the contentious Kano State governorship election.
The legal showdown involves Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress.
The court, which has been a battleground for legal arguments and counterarguments, will officially announce its decision at 10 a.m.
This follows the court’s decision on November 6, 2023, to reserve judgment in response to the appeal filed by Governor Yusuf. The appeal challenges the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s decision that led to his removal from office.
The tribunal’s ruling on September 20 shook the political landscape by nullifying 165,663 votes cast in favor of Yusuf, citing irregularities.
The impending verdict by the Appeal Court has heightened tensions among political observers, as it holds the potential to reshape the political dynamics in Kano State. All eyes are now on the court as stakeholders anxiously await the outcome of this judicial pronouncement that could significantly impact the political future of the state.