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A near-tragic event occurred in Kano, May 29, as the podium where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is being held suddenly collapsed, leaving many trapped, including the governor, his deputy and the acting Chief Judge.
–The collapsed podium
The new governor, his deputy, and the acting Chief Judge were all on the podium when it caved in, but all are safe, safe for minor bruises.
The reason for the podium collapse could not be immediately ascertained, but discerning observers said it would not be unconnected with the overcrowding of the stage by excited VIP guests who surged on to observe events first hand.
The ceremony was taking place at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofa Mata, and was attended by a large crowd.
Abba was declared the winner of the 2023 governorship election in Kano State in March 2023, after defeating his arc-rival, Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He is an ally of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and has been with him for 37 years, serving in different capacities.
After Abba’s eventual swearing, he vowed he would probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje who left behind over N240 billion in debt.(agency)/SHARE THIS
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