Kano Election Tribunal : Opposition Parties, Civil Society Organizations Congratulate Ganduje

Over 50 opposition political parties and many civil society organizations, under the aegis of All Parties and Civil Associations Platform (APCAP), congratulate Ganduje for emerging victorious at the Election Tribunal.

The group in a letter sent to the governor dated Friday 4th October 2019 and signed by the duo of Chief Benjamin Aturu Dogo and Bello Sanin Kwalla, the amalgamation of the opposition parties together with some serious civil society organizations, confirmed that “What transpired is but a clear victory for democracy. As described by our dear President Muhammadu Buhari while congratulating the governor.”
This was contained in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor Abba Anwar on Sunday
It said while acknowledging that, the defeated gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Abba Kabir Yusuf, has every constitutional right to appeal the judgment, the group observed that, “Your victory is predicated on the clear and objective display of professionalism in the dispensation of justice. So appeal or no appeal, the situation will remain so till 2023.”

‘’The group made it clear to the governor that it was categorical for any discerning mind, and not necessarily a legal person, to understand, right during PDP’s submission of witnesses, that, the case was another avenue to show to Nigerians how transparent the election was, said the statement.’’

‘’That, according to them, “Proves to us how confused, unprepared and unorganized Governor Ganduje’s detractors could be. This judgment alone is a pointer to your (Gov. Ganduje) all-embracing attitudes towards your opponents. Because after the judgment your major concern was to reiterate your stand for safer, healthier and peaceful Kano.”

Another part of the letter reminded that, PDP’s appeal could further expose the weaknesses of the opposition party. Which they believe could further ditch the party (PDP) into hopelessness and in the forthcoming 2023 general election in the country.

“As an amalgamation of many opposition parties and many civil society organizations, that were visible and active during the gubernatorial election, as election observers, we all strongly believe that PDP’s next move, by way of appealing the judgment, is nothing but a waste of time, energy and resources. Which will further disintegrate the party at all levels, particularly in Kano state,” reads the letter.