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Gov Yusuf presents appointment letter to Emir Sanusi II
By Doosuur Hangeior
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has presented letter of appointment to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The presentation followed the signing into law, the Kano Emirates bill that dissolved the five Emirates earlier created by the Ganduje administration.
The governor said decision become necessary because they are convinced he was unjustly removed by the previous administration.
He said the decision will correct the error made by the previous administration.
The mini-durbar ceremony took place at the Africa House of the Kano State Government House on Friday, May 24.
The presentation of the letter of appointment is coming after a Federal High Court sitting in Kano issued an injunction stopping the action.
The 14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II is back on the throne after four years hiatus following the signing of the Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill 2024 by Governor Yusuf.
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JUST IN: Suspected Vote-Buyers Arrested by EFCC in Edo Guber Election
By Ojomah Austin.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election which took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state.
EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being involved in vote-buying activities. However, some residents in the area have protested, claiming that the suspects are being unfairly targeted.
Today’s election in Edo State has three main candidates as the front-runners. Representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is Asue Ighodalo. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding Senator Monday Okpebholo, while the Labour Party (LP) candidate is Olumide Akpata.
There are a total of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position, but the race is largely between the PDP, APC, and Labour Party candidates.
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Oshiomhole Denies Vote Buying Allegations Against APC in Edo Governorship Election
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed allegations of vote buying against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 10, Unit 01, Iyamho, in the Estako West Local Government Area.
In response to the claims, Oshiomhole said, “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process. Have you seen any instance of money being shared?”
He emphasized that the large turnout of voters was due to the people’s desire for good governance, adding, “During our campaigns, people came out not because they expected handouts, but because of what I accomplished as governor.”
Currently serving as the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole confirmed that he had not received any reports of violence across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and praised the elderly for their active participation.
“The elderly coming out to vote shows their commitment to securing a better future for their children,” he said.
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