The New Nigerian Political Party (NNPP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to influence the ongoing Kano Governorship Supreme Court case.
About 500 clerics who led prayers for Governor Yusuf urged the Supreme Court to rule in his favour. They emphasized that God was watching President Tinubu, drawing parallels with the history of the Second Democratic Republic, which faced military intervention due to high-handedness and dominating tactics of ruling political parties.
The Northwest Vice Chairman, Garu stressed that Kano residents seek the Supreme Courtâs affirmation of Governor Yusufâs victory. Addressing the recent unrest in Kano, he attributed it to the unfavorable judgment delivered at the Appeal Court.
âPeople know who they voted for and are confident in the election outcome. Abba Yusuf won. We await the Supreme Courtâs decision. We urge our people to remain peaceful and calm; hence, our gathering here to pray for success,â he emphasized.
Speaking to journalists, the National Organizing Secretary of NNPP, Bala Yunusa Mohâd, highlighted the Supreme Courtâs importance as the last hope for common citizens. He emphasized the need to avoid external influences that might sway the verdict in favor of a candidate who clearly lost the election.
âWe gathered to pray for the Governor of Kano State, whose case is at the Supreme Court, seeking victory in the final stage of the court proceedings. Everyone should uphold their respective positions. The judiciary, executive, and legislators need to remain independent within their jurisdictions,â Mohâd emphasized.
He urged President Tinubu, as the head of the executive arm, not to interfere in the judiciaryâs affairs, emphasizing the importance of allowing the judiciary to play its role and ensure justice.
Shortly after the prayer session, NNPPâs Northwest Vice Chairman, Garu, led party executives in a condolence visit to Tudun Biri community, where the Nigerian Army mistakenly bombed over 100 worshipers.
