The 14th Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II, has said it was too late for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nasiru Gawuna and other members of the party to concede defeat to Governor Kabir Yusuf after winning his case at the Supreme Court.
According to Daily Trust, Mr Sanusi stated this while delivering an Islamic lecture on accepting destiny.
Recall that shortly after the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed the election victory of Mr Yusuf, the APC candidate said he accepted the apex court’s judgement as the will of Allah.
But responding to Mr Gawuna’s remark, Mr Sanusi alleged that the APC attempted to seize power through a court process, not knowing that God was waiting.
He said,: “We thank Allah, the Almighty, and congratulate the people of Kano State. During our last session, we prayed and admonished the judges to do what is right. At last, God has given the people of Kano State what they voted for.
“When people vote, any attempt to stifle their choice is a sheer injustice. The robbery is not on the winner, but the electorate. God would never allow this.
“People participated in an election and lost. Now they tried to force their way in through corrupt judges. This book we are reading is about accepting destiny whether good or bad, to accept God’s decision.
“One laughable thing is that after some people were defeated in an election, they went to court to hijack power. At last in the court they met Allah in wait. After stopping them from gaining power by force, now they said that they have accepted His decision.
“The best time to accept destiny is after the polls. You know people did not vote for you. You know you lost but made moves to hijack power. It’s too late.
“God is always on the side of the truth. He may give a tyrant a chance or two, but surely that would be short-lived.”
While praying for his success in office, Mr Sanusi urges the governor to complete his campaign promises.
“If he fails them, they can vote him out. This is how democracy thrives.
“We hope our politicians will learn democracy from the developed world. Unless you are sure of winning an election, there is no point in going to court to use some corrupt judges to get power,” he added.
