Governors Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi have arrived at the Supreme Court today. The apex court is set to deliver rulings on separate election disputes that seek to remove them 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 had previously removed Yusuf from office. However, 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.
