Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has firmly rejected the recent Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ruling, invalidating his election and declaring his opponent the victor.

According to a recent report, the tribunal announced on Wednesday that Dr Nasiru Gawuna of the All-Progressives Congress was the rightful winner of the March 18 governorship election.

Yusuf, who contested under the banner of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), voiced his strong disapproval of the tribunal's decision, deeming it as "unjust" and a "miscarriage of justice". He asserted his intention to appeal against the verdict and urged his supporters to remain composed in light of the situation.

In his statement, Governor Yusuf said, "I call on our people to remain calm. We will appeal the judgement and are sure justice will be done. Let our people be reassured that we will do everything possible to retain this widely acclaimed mandate."