The anticipated mega rally and protest on Saturday by the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) supporters in Kano State failed to materialise despite heavy security measures put in place across the metropolis.

In the wake of the Appeal Court judgment, which ousted Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Dr Nasir Yusuf Gawuna of the APC as the winner of the March 18 election in the state, stakeholders from both parties had initially planned rallies and protests.

However, the streets remained deserted as no supporters were sighted, contrary to the earlier planned agendas.

The Director-General of the Gawuna/Garo Campaign Organisation, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, confirmed the suspension of its plans, stating concerns over the security of lives and properties as the paramount reason.

He was quoted as saying, “Looking at the issues of security of properties and lives that are at stake, we have shelved the plan.”

Contrary to earlier indications, the NNPP’s state Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, had denied any plans of a protest. However, there were reports of some groups of supporters standing by the original plan despite the official rebuttal.

Earlier, the police command in Kano issued warnings against any attempts to stage public processions, protests, or rallies, urging all parties involved to refrain from actions that could lead to unrest.

Security operatives were observed stationed at strategic locations and patrolling major streets across the state, especially within the metropolis.

Mansur Haruna Dandago, an aide to Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the APC, emphasised the change of plans based on the critical importance of prioritising security concerns.

He stated, “We have decided to prioritise the security of lives and properties, hence the decision to shelve the planned event.”

Despite the initial intentions, the day passed without any significant gatherings or protests, as both political parties seemingly prioritised peace and security over their planned demonstrations.

The situation in Kano remains relatively calm following the planned rallies being called off, as stakeholders continue to navigate the aftermath of the court ruling and its implications for the state’s political landscape.

CoronaVirusPro:
The Nigerian Armed Forces should be on high alert and ready to deport any miscreant to hell! Their guns and ammunitions are not for fashion and should be put to use when necessary.

A competent and unbiased court of law has ruled, and I see no reason why people should be constituting nuisances.

douchesnozzle:

U dey crase well. U want police to kill ppl protesting injustice but u jump on every thread lamenting when terrorist in Gaza are wiped out. Can u see say u no get sense at all

douchesnozzle:

U dey crase well. U want police to kill ppl protesting injustice but u jump on every thread lamenting when terrorist in Gaza are wiped out. Can u see say u no get sense at all

douchesnozzle:

U dey crase well. U want police to kill ppl protesting injustice but u jump on every thread lamenting when terrorist in Gaza are wiped out. Can u see say u no get sense at all

CoronaVirusPro:
The Nigerian Armed Forces should be on high alert and ready to deport any miscreant to hell! Their guns and ammunitions are not for fashion and should be put to use when necessary.

A competent and unbiased court of law has ruled, and I see no reason why people should be constituting nuisances.

Judolisco:
U can't ask people not to protest.... It's against their fundamental human rights.... You're about to cheat d Abba guy twice... Although when he got power he started a demolition spree like a jobless fellow, I'm happy they've given him something to think about.....

U can't beat a can't beat a child repeatedly and ask that child not to cry.... Kano people go protest, dat one sure

DKM123:
Black people are so clueless or could it be the lack of education? Imagine one mumu up there supporting the Govt against the protest. Protest and votes are the only POWER
the people have to wield.

Power is not supposed to belong to just one man called Timnubu. Power is supposed to belong to THE PEOPLE and your vote (and protest) is supposed to be your POWER as a people yet, even that is being taken from millions of you by just ONE MAN who has only one head, but you ret@rds are too stewpid to comprehend this You are even defending your oppressors.

Yet you call yourself a real man. Na only woman matter Nairaland men neck dey shoot out and thier voices dey loud!

Usainbolt138:

It's annoyed when I heard you guys always talked about demolition, that demolition is among the top reason why we voted him for.

Is just that APC used media to exaggerate it because most of the places ( mosque, school and hospital) was sold to them to build shops by the then government, while leaving those places ( above mentioned) in a catastrophic situation....

CoronaVirusPro:
The Nigerian Armed Forces should be on high alert and ready to deport any miscreant to hell! Their guns and ammunitions are not for fashion and should be put to use when necessary.

A competent and unbiased court of law has ruled, and I see no reason why people should be constituting nuisances.

Usainbolt138:

It's annoyed when I heard you guys always talked about demolition, that demolition is among the top reason why we voted him for.

Is just that APC used media to exaggerate it because most of the places ( mosque, school and hospital) was sold to them to build shops by the then government, while leaving those places ( above mentioned) in a catastrophic situation....

douchesnozzle:

U dey crase well. U want police to kill ppl protesting injustice but u jump on every thread lamenting when terrorist in Gaza are wiped out. Can u see say u no get sense at all