The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, has expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress will bounce back in Kano State, appealing to stakeholders of the party to be united.
Hosting the Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen, Kano State chapter, at the National Assembly, Barau said with prayers and unity, the outcome of the governor elections petitions tribunal would be favourable to the APC.
The APC is challenging the declaration of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.
Barau said, “We are praying and hopeful that the outcome of the tribunal will be favourable to us. Everything is in God’s hands. Let us be united and work together. By God’s grace, it’s a matter of time, we will bounce back in Kano State.
“As it is now, we are in the opposition and as such there are a lot of expectations from us. We should be united and work together in the interest of our party.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the association, Musa Naira, said they were at the National Assembly to congratulate Barau on his emergence as the Deputy President of the Senate.
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