By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Our Correspondent reports that verdicts by the governorship election Tribunal and the Appeal Court, which did not favour the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and its candidate, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, have created tension within the political landscape of Kano.

However,  Honourable Seyi and his  followers, have declared total  support for Gawuna and the APC.

 Seyi Olunishola, in a Statement he personally signed, felicitated with the APC Kano governorship candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, for emerging victorious at the Tribunal and the Appellate Court, expressing optimism that the APC will get victory at the Supreme Court.

Seyi, a former APC Councilor, representing Sabon Gari East Ward in Fagge Local Government Area, Kano, described the Court of Appeal’s  verdict  that confirmed Gawuna as the duly elected governor of Kano state as,  “a landmark decision that brings  smiles to the face of Yoruba indigenes  resident in Kano.”

He added that,  “the   November 17, 2023,  judicial decision reached by the  Appeal Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, is rich in jurisprudence , in  which the court  affirmed the  resounding victory by the All Progress Congress (APC) and its candidate, Dr. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna.

“I want to use this medium to celebrate the courage and fearless judgment of the Justices of the Appeal Court in upholding the truth in this matter. I also want to congratulate the victorious candidate of the APC, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, for the feat.”

He emphasized that, “with the strength of the two verdicts at the governorship tribunal and the Appellate, I am  confident that  the defeated party pursuing  the matter at  the Supreme Court will   face another  judicial defeat, given the clarity of the case against them.”

Seyi hailed, “the inclusive and unifying  leadership  style of the APC in Kano State, which is a miniature of Nigeria due to its diverse nature in commerce, industry, and ethnic diversity.”

 He commended the APC governorship candidate for, “upholding the idea of unity inherited from his days as the Local Government Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area, during which he ensured the inclusion of non-indigenes  in his government.”

The former Councillor maintained   that, “the APC  enjoys unwavering support from  non-indigenous groups existing in Kano.”

He also commended APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for steering the party to victory in various states, including Kogi and Imo.

“May God continue to bless Kano State and its leaders as exemplified by the leadership of the APC at the National level, as well as, give us a wrap-up victory at the Supreme Court to seal the streak of victories we have enjoyed so far. Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Long Live Kano State,” Seyi added.