The New Nigerian Political Party (NNPP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) have signed a peace accord, ahead of the Court of Appeal judgement set to be delivered on the ongoing gubernatorial dispute in Kano State.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has announced that it will deliver judgment on Friday in the appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of NNPP challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and replacing him with Nasir Ganuwa of APC.
In a statement by Kano Police Command Spokeperson, Abdulhahi Kiyawa, the state Police Commissioner, Mohammed Gumel, said the two political parties involved have agreed to manage their followers in ensuring that peace and calmness are sustained before, during and after the declaration of the Appeal Court Judgment.
“We are also giving you the confirmation that the leadership of the Parties have also signed a peace accord at the Office of the Commissioner of Police promising that;
“No politically motivated clusters of people would be allowed at any location under whatever guise.
‘”That, their supporters would not engage in any mass action suggesting preparation for violent processions, protests or celebrations that may trigger reactions.
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“That, unguarded statements from their members likely to increase political tension or undermine the security arrangements and sanctity of the Judiciary would be avoided.
“That, they will remain committed to on behalf of their parties to monitor, adhere and comply with the details contained in the peace accord signed before the Kano State Police Command.
“That, their parties will support all the arrangements put in place by the security apparatus to maintain peace and order.
“That, any person or group of persons directly or indirectly found disrupting the peace before, during and after the Appeal Judgment shall face the full wrath of the Law.”
The commissioner urged Kano State residents to play their parts in avoiding any action or inaction that can lead to the breakdown of law and order