Kano APC Shares Uniform Ahead S’Court Ruling

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state have begun distributing uniforms (popularly known as aso-ebi) in anticipation of a favourable ruling from the Supreme Court.
In one of the uniforms seen by The Tide’s source, the inscription “Section 177” was boldly written on the T-shirt, in apparent reference to Section 177 of the Nigeria Constitution which spells out the criteria for becoming a governor in Nigeria.
The Court of Appeal had in affirming the sack of Governor Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) held that the governor did not meet the requirement of the section, specifically Section 177(3), which stated that a person shall be qualified for election to the office of Governor of a State if “he is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party”.
The APC had argued in the petition that Governor Yusuf was not a member of the NNPP as at the time of the election based on the membership register of the NNPP submitted to INEC before the election and could not have been said to have been legally sponsored by the party.
Thus, producers of the uniforms said they believe the apex court would affirm the decision of the Court of Appeal.
Similarly, many members of the APC in Fagge Local Government Area have reportedly distributed another uniform adorned with President Bola Tinubu’s cap symbol with party leaders urging members to fast-track sewing the cloth in anticipation of a favourable Supreme Court judgement.
One of the APC members, Faisal Ibrahim, according to a media report said he had sewed his clothes waiting for the swearing-in ceremony of Nasir Gawuna of the APC as the governor of Kano.
A party leader in Fagge D1 ward, Ahmad Dangwarzo, also said they have distributed many such dresses to their members across the state for the planned swearing-in ceremony of Gawuna.
“The APC leaders across the state are distributing different kinds of clothing in their respective council areas and we are confident of winning at the Supreme Court. Unless the constitution is changed, (but) nothing will change the judgement of the previous courts,” Dangwarzo said.
The development followed fasting and animal sacrifices observed over the week by members of the APC and those of the ruling NNPP in the state. The two parties had asked their members to pray for a favourable Supreme Court judgement.
Meanwhile, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state on Monday dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to the masses of the State.
Gov Alia said the judgement only reaffirmed the time-honoured mantra that power belongs to the people.
He noted through his spokesman, Tersoo Kula, that the mandate of the masses, which was overwhelmingly given to him, would only be used for the good and welfare of the people.
He said that he will continue to prioritise their needs and interests over those of people who do not mean well for the state, calling on the people to continue to support the government of President Bola Tinubu to provide dividends of democracy to the Nigerian people.
A five-member panel of justices on Monday unanimously dismissed the appeal by Titus Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after it was withdrawn by his counsel, Sebastian Hon (SAN).