Rabiu Kwankwaso Reacts to Supreme Court Judgment on Kano State Governorship Election
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the rightful winner of the Kano State governorship election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso described the judgment as a valuable lesson for everyone involved in the political process.
Expressing his thoughts on the ruling, Kwankwaso stated, “What happened at the Supreme Court is a lesson for all of us. I know that I mean well for everyone. Throughout the period, I have not done anything to anyone. And anybody would reap what he sows.”
Responding to allegations of an agreement with President Bola Tinubu regarding the judgment’s outcome, Kwankwaso refuted such claims, emphasizing that he has not reached any agreement with anyone. He clarified, “To the best of my knowledge, I have not reached an agreement with anybody. All I know is that President Bola Tinubu is my contemporary. I joined politics at the same time as him in SDP. Then he was a senator and I was serving as the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.”
Kwankwaso further highlighted his history with Tinubu, stating, “In 1999, he was my colleague as the governor of Lagos State. We founded the APC together and we participated fully in the struggles which followed. People should know that a lie has a short life. Despite the machinations those people staged, the judges have done what is right.”
In response to the implications of the judgment on his political future and possible collaboration with the ruling government, Kwankwaso remained optimistic, stating, “There is no problem. They have their party; we have our own. We will work together where necessary. On the issue of joining the government, only time can tell.”
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Kano State governorship election has undoubtedly sparked reactions across the political landscape. As the dust settles, the implications of this judgment are expected to reverberate in both Kano State and national politics.
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