As Kano residents await the Supreme Court verdict on the governorship election tussle, the Forum of Former Special Advisers under Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led administration, has expressed optimism on the victory of Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna at the court.
Addressing a news conference on Sunday, as part of activities to celebrate Dr. Ganduje’s 74th birthday, the chairman of the Forum, Abbati Bako, said the APC faithful would celebrate “the expected victory” at the Apex Court in a disciplined and organised manner without any threat or intimidation to anybody.
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“Unlike our counterparts in the opposition, we will celebrate our expected victory at the Supreme Court devoid of any acrimony, rancour or any acts that could threaten lives and property in the state.
“We hope and pray that the Supreme Court will deliver judgement in our favour, God willing, because we believe we have proved our case before it.
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“So, we will celebrate decently, devoid of any rancour, if the Supreme Court declares the party’s candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, winner of the 2023 governorship election.
“Our hope is also strengthened by our victory both at the Tribunal and the Court of Appeal which declared Dr Nasiru Gawuna as the authentic winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state,” the group said.
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The Forum expressed solidarity with the Acting National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje,and also commended him for his impressive performance in piloting the affairs of the party.
“We also want to register our appreciation and gratitude to the state party Chairman,Abdullahi Abbas, and other members of the party for their continued support to ensure the success of the APC throughout the trying period,”the Forum added.
