Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi have arrived at the Supreme Court today as the apex court prepares to deliver rulings in separate election disputes seeking their removal from office.
In Kano, Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is challenging the electoral victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria’s Peoples Party (NNPP). Recall that both the Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal previously removed Yusuf from office, but today’s judgment will be the final say on who rightfully claims the governor’s seat.
In Bauchi state, Governor Mohammed’s victory is also facing scrutiny. Sadique Abubakar, the APC’s governorship candidate, has challenged the judgment of the petition tribunal and Appeal Court, which upheld Mohammed’s victory. Abubakar alleges widespread electoral malpractices and is hoping the Supreme Court will declare him the rightful governor.
