THE Kano Governorship Election Tribunal is set to give verdict on the petition challenging the election of Abba Yusuf as the governor of the state.
Security measures have been intensified in and around the court premises, but the three-member panel are not physically present in court as they will deliver the judgement via Zoom.
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Journalists were also barred from the court room.
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Dozens of journalists from various media outfits were denied access and left stranded at the gate of the High Court in the early hours despite presenting their identities. A senior security officer at gate who addressed journalists claimed that they were directed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mrs Hafsat Kings, not to allow any journalists to enter except those from three broadcast stations.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed a suit challenging the electoral triumph of Governor Yusuf of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), stemming from the election held on March 18th.
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Among various claims, the APC contends that the NNPP’s victory should be nullified, citing violations of the Electoral Act of 2022.
Also, mobile phones are prohibited within the courtroom.
