The Kano State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, has conceded defeat and congratulated the Governor-elect, Abba Kabiru Yusuf.
Gawuna, in an audio recording on Wednesday , March 29, prayed for Allah’s guidance for the governor-elect.
He urged his supporters to exercise patience and remain calm and law-abiding.
Gawuna said: “I am congratulating him and I pray for him for Allah’s guidance in his administration.
“Initially, we have prayed to Allah to choose what is best for us because he is the Almighty who gives power to whom he wishes.
“Even though our party has written a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to complain to them to review the election due to some irregularities but today it (INEC) has issued the pronounced winner with certificate of return. I have taken it in good faith.
” I am thanking the President Muhammadu Buhari for coming out to seek for the support of Kano electorates to vote for me.
“To the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-Elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima and my leader Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, thank you for your immeasurable contribution.
“I am therefore expressing my appreciation to the Kano people and the APC supporters for casting their votes for us. Thank you for your unwavering support.
“I am commending All members of our campaign council, party exco and stalwarts for their dedication, loyalty and commitment.
My gratitude goes to my family, friends and associates for standing with me all through the electioneering process,” the statement reads.
The Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf had on Wednesday after receiving his certificate of return at the INEC headquarters, extended an olive branch to Gawuna and other contestants who contested and lost in the March 18th, 2023 governorship election.
He urged them to come and join hands with his government to bring dividends of democracy to people of the state.
