An Islamic cleric, Alhaji Tajudeen Usman has described the victory of Abba Kabir-Yusuf, of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the Kano governorship election as the will of God. NEWSDIARY reports.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared Kabir-Yusuf winner of the election.
Kabir-Yusuf polled 1,019,602 votes to defeat his closest contender, and the incumbent Deputy Governor of the state, Nasiru Yusuf-Gawuna of the APC who scored 892,705 votes.Information Guide Nigeria
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The cleric congratulated the governor-elect over his victory at the polls and urged him to promote peace and unity in the state.NYSC Portal
Usman, who is an Imam at Ansarudeen Mosque at Sabon Gari area in Fagge Local Government Area of the state, urged those that lost in the elections to congratulate the winners.
“I call on the winning side to extend olive tree to their opponents.
“Residents should remain calm and shun inciting comments capable of jeopardising peace and tranquility of the state,” he said.JAMB Result
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