The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in Ali Musa as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area, following the Tuesday ‘s court judgement.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi DawakinTofa, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Wednesday.
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Recall that a Kano High court had on Tuesday nullified the election of the immediate past Chairman of the LGA and affirmed Ali Musa as the duly selected chairman of the LG.
“The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday 24th March, 2026 evening at the Government House, Kano, where the Governor charged the new chairman to discharge his duties with honesty, dedication, and a strong commitment to grassroots development,” DawakinTofa said.
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Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of effective leadership at the local government level, noting that the success of governance largely depends on the performance of elected officials at the grassroots.
He urged Musa to justify the confidence reposed in him by the people of Kumbotso by prioritizing their needs and ensuring inclusive development across all wards.
The Governor also assured of his administration’s continued support to local government councils in delivering dividends of democracy to the people.
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In his remarks, Musa expressed gratitude to the Governor and the people of Kumbotso for the trust placed in him, pledging to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of the residents.
The swearing in was in compliance with a Kano High Court judgment that nullified the election of the immediate past Chairman of the LGA.
