Barely a last-minute decision, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and All Progressives Congress (APC), finally withdrew their planned political protest on the raging Kano Governorship election trial.

The two warring political parties had issued strong notice to shutdown business and commercial activities with massive demonstration against, and in favor of the recent Judgement of the Appeal court, a declaration that triggered anxiety and possible breakdown of law and order in the state.

However, amidst heavy deployment of armed personnel across strategic locations in the city centre, Kano residents were seen resumed their daily commercial activities within a peaceful and light cold atmospheric condition.

The Appeal Court sitting on Kano Governorship election, Abuja, removed Yusuf as Governor of Kano state while ruling in favor of APC candidate Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as winner of the March 25th election.

Efforts to speak with the state Chairman of NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa on why the protest was cancelled did not yield fruit since he refused to pick his calls and reply text messages. However, a prominent member of the party who does not wanted his name on print told The Guardian that concern on possible lost of life and other negative implication were part of reasons why the protest was put on hold.

On his part, state secretary of APC, Zakari Sarina, said that the decision to sheath their swords on the planned action followed the decision of NNPP.

Sarina stressed that since APC was compelled to declare a counter protest against NNPP, there would be no need to flack any action.

Meanwhile, the Chief Press Secretary of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, refuted allegation that NNPP protest was being funded by Kano state government. Sanusi said that Gov. Abba Kabiru Yusuf was not aware of any planned protest, and or, any attempt to funding NNPP.

Although the security apparatus on Friday warned against possible violation of existing order which outlawed any political protest or gathering in the state, the police had revealed intelligent report indicating orchestrated plot by some political element to instigate violent rallies in the state.

The police in the note of warning issued on Friday vowed to resist any attempt by political element to foment trouble in the name of protesting against and for the Judgement on Governorship election by the Court of Appeal.

A statement by Police spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Friday said: “Credible information at the Command’s disposal revealed that some groups of people claiming to be political party supporters of both NNPP and APC are using various media platforms and mobilizing people and planning to enter the streets on Saturday, 25th November 2023 to stage protest against the Kano
State Governorship Appeal Court’s verdict.

“The information further revealed that the intention of the protesters is to shutdown the State and attack prominent political party opponents; the action which may likely result in violence. At this juncture, the police command is making it categorically clear that as no formal notice was received from any of these political party about the plan to conduct any protest or

gathering, the Police Command is issuing this warning to all residents of the State to be extra careful as whoever intends to conduct any protest or procession should do so only in accordance with the provisions of the law.

“The joint security agencies in the State have concluded all necessary arrangements to ensure that the well-being and security of the people of the State remain intact.

“Hence, those planning to come out on the planned dates for the protest are advised to change their mindset, sheath their swords and cooperate with the Police and other security agencies for the good of the State.

“The position of the law is very clear, whoever attempts to disrupt the peace in the State will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. The Police Command is committed to the protection of lives and properties of all residents of the state”, Kiyawa said.