Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed the Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning, Adamu Kibiya, who made threatening statements towards judges presiding over the governorship elections petition tribunal in the state.
In a video that quickly went viral on social media, Commissioner Kibiya was heard issuing a strong warning to the judges, suggesting they had to choose between their personal safety and their work when delivering their judgments.
“People voted for us and some people are attempting to do injustice. We want to tell the judges that we will not accept this. Any judge that is willing to deprive us of our rights will regret it. Whatever will happen, we won’t care…,” he had said during a protest organised by members of the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the state.
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These statements have raised concerns about the impartiality and safety of the judges involved in the election dispute, sending shockwaves through the state’s political landscape, with many wondering how the government will reply.
In response to the controversy, Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, addressed journalists at Government House in Kano on Friday. He announced that Governor had directed the immediate dismissal of Kibiya.
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