Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State swore in Abdullahi Shitu on Thursday as the duly elected chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, indicated that the ceremony took place at the Government House, Kano.

He said the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, administered the oath on Mr Shitu.

“This development follows a recent judgment by the Kano High Court, which granted a stay of execution, allowing the inauguration to proceed in line with constitutional protocols.

“Dederi confirmed that the court’s ruling removed any legal hindrances to Shitu’s assumption of office, and he emphasised that the process was in full compliance with the Nigerian constitution.

“With this judgement, Shitu is now fully authorised to take over the responsibilities and duties of the Kumbotso Local Government Council,” the statement said.

Mr Dawakin-Tofa quoted Mr Dederi as reaffirming the commitment of the administration to upholding the rule of law while striving to improve the quality of life for its people.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Shitu thanked Mr Yusuf for respecting due process by awaiting the court’s decision.