Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Illyasu Kwankwaso has claimed that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led government is trying to instigate political violence in the state. The APC chieftain made the allegation at a press conference in the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, released another Certified True Copy (CTC) of its ruling on the Kano State Governorship Election. The appellate court released the new CTC judgement barely 24 hours after it brought out the first CTC, which contained its Order affirming the election of Governor Kabir Yusuf … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has finally reacted to the Appeal Court ruling that sacked him. According to him, all his political travails which include his losses at both the Elections Petition Tribunal and most recently at the Court of Appeal are targeted attacks against his political godfather, Rabiu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf file to challenge his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal, which delivered judgment via Zoom, had declared Yusuf’s All Progressives Congress (APC) opponent, Nasiru Gawuna, as winner of the election. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is palpable tension in Kano Metropolis as the Court of Appeal, Kano Division, begins hearing the appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State challenging the judgment of the Election Petitions Tribunal, which sacked him from office. A notice made available to the parties involved in the … Read more