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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly cautioned Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against engaging in activities that could disturb peace and order in Kano State.
This statement comes after the governor’s remarks during a rally held in Kano metropolis on Thursday.
In a press release, Alh Abdullahi Abbas, the chairman of the Kano chapter of the APC, condemned Governor Yusuf’s remarks made during the rally. He described them as inappropriate for someone holding his position as the state’s chief security officer.
At the event held at Sani Abacha Stadium, Governor Yusuf urged supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to ignore any resistance regarding tomorrow’s local council elections. He emphasized that no one could stop the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting the polls as planned.
The APC urged the state government to comply with the Federal High Court in Kano’s ruling, which was given by Justice Simon Amobeda and ordered a halt on KANSIEC’s plans to hold elections.
This ruling followed the removal of the agency’s chairman, secretary, and commissioners by the court.
The APC criticized the governor’s urging of NNPP supporters to disregard the court’s directive, describing it as an incitement to chaos and lawlessness.
The party stressed the importance of all groups following the rule of law to uphold peace and order within the state.
The party emphasized that the Governor must respect the laws. As law-abiding citizens committed to the progress of our cherished state, Kano, they urged the Governor to refrain from any actions that could lead to chaos. Encouraging individuals to take matters into their own hands is not a trait of effective leadership.
Remember that Justice Amobeda also prohibited INEC from providing the voter’s register to KANSIEC and instructed security agencies, including the police, DSS, and civil defense not to participate in the proposed election.
The court determined that the chairman of KANSIEC and other Commission members are registered members of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and do not hold civil servant positions above grade level 14.
The Court ruled that the defendants’ active membership in the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) and their participation in partisan politics violate Section 197 (1) (b) and Section 200 (1) (a) of the amended 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, rendering them unqualified to hold positions within the state electoral body.
