Kano: Ganduje Congratulates Governor-Elect

Kano Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje has congratulated the Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP over his victory at the March 18, 2023, governorship election.

He however described the Governor-elect's victory as a short one.

Ganduje, who was offering prayers for the incoming president, Bola Ahmad Tinubu on his 71st birthday at Government House, Kano, on Saturday, said he is congratulating Yusuf for having a brief victory in the last conduct of the elections.

He said they have since directed their lawyers to prepare legal actions against the outcome of the election that was marred by irregularities and heavy rigging.

Ganduje further insinuated victory in their court case.

The prayer was attended by several islamic leaders of different sects with some APC stakeholders and cabinet members.