Tension is escalating in several Nigerian states, including Lagos, Kano, Bauchi, Cross River, Ebonyi, Plateau, and Zamfara, as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver judgments on governorship disputes today. Security measures have been heightened in the affected states and around the Supreme Court premises. The judgments will impact disputes in Kano, where Governor Abba Yusuf is challenging his removal; Lagos, where the Court of Appeal affirmed the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Plateau, where Governor Caleb Mutfwang seeks to overturn his removal; Bauchi, where Governor Bala Mohammed’s victory is contested; and Zamfara, Ebonyi, and Cross River, among others.
**Kano:**
– Governor Abba Yusuf’s appeal against his removal is awaiting judgment. The Court of Appeal had upheld the nullification of his victory by the Kano Governorship Election Tribunal.
**Lagos:**
– The Court of Appeal affirmed the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, dismissing the PDP and LP appeals for lack of merit. The apex court is set to rule on the matter.
**Plateau:**
– Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s appeal to overturn his removal is pending judgment. The Court of Appeal had nullified his election, declaring the APC candidate, Nentawe Yilwatda, the winner.
**Bauchi:**
– The Court of Appeal upheld Governor Bala Mohammed’s victory, dismissing the appeal by APC candidate Sadique Abubakar. The Supreme Court will rule on this matter.
**Zamfara:**
– The Appeal Court nullified Governor Dauda Lawal’s victory, ordering a fresh election. The Supreme Court will decide on the matter following Lawal’s appeal.
**Ebonyi:**
– The Court of Appeal affirmed APC’s Francis Nwifuru as the duly elected governor, dismissing the appeal by PDP’s Chukwuma Odii. The Supreme Court is yet to rule on the case.
**Cross River:**
– Governor Bassey Otu faces a decision on his eligibility. The Court of Appeal dismissed the PDP’s appeal challenging Otu’s candidacy, and the Supreme Court will make the final determination.
Security has been heightened across these states in anticipation of the Supreme Court judgments. The decisions will have significant implications for the political landscape and governance in these regions.
