Tension As Drama and power tussle in Kano State Heighten…(Drama of the Absurd: Act 1, Scene 1)

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[PHOTOS] Turaki-Led Faction Assumes Office Amid Secretariat Clash 

By Abiola Olawale The newly elected factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has assumed office at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat in Abuja. ​Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, was elected at a National Convention held in Ibadan last weekend. His ascension comes amidst a…

(PHOTOS) Turaki-Led Faction Assumes Office Amid Secretariat Clash

By Abiola Olawale The newly elected factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has assumed office at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat in Abuja. ​Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, was elected at a National Convention held in Ibadan last weekend. His ascension comes amidst a…

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  • Soldiers Provide Back Up For Dethroned Emir After Arrest Order By Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf .
  • It is being alleged by Kano deputy Governor that immediate past Kano State Governor Ganduje is the one using superior might with the help of the National security adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu.
  • Some soldiers allegedly arrived the mini-palace of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, who was dethroned by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday, to purportedly offer protection.
  • Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf issued a reappointment letter to Sanusi on Friday and he led Jumat prayers at Government House, Kano.
  • However, drama of the Absurd commenced in the early hours of Saturday, as dethroned Ado Bayero returned to Kano and was welcomed by a crowd of supporters.
  • The dethroned Emir later moved into the mini-palace in Nassarawa, triggering concern in many quarters.
  • Consequent upon this looming confusion and crisis, Governor Yusuf issued a statement, directing the police to effect the arrest of the dethroned Emir for attempting to cause a breach of public peace.
  • The Kano State Police Command declined to carry out the governor’s order citing a Court order halting the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Credit: The New Diplomat’s political Intelligence, Polls & Survey Unit

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