Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, backed the disqualification of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, from contesting All Progressives Congress governorship primary scheduled to hold on June 22.

During a media parley to mark Democracy Day, Ganduje said the political crisis in Edo politics “is normal in any democratic dispensation”, adding that “APC is being conscious of the legal implications that may follow after the elections”.

APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, after a meeting of the National Working Committee, said NWC members were unanimous in their decision to disqualify the Edo State governor.

Ganduje said, “Other political parties are also embroiled in crisis but, as far as this (Edo) issue is concerned, we are more worried about legality. We have to follow rules and regulations while conducting our affairs for the election.

“We believe the national headquarters, as far as Kano State is concerned is doing all what it takes for the success of APC in the Edo election.

“The party is also mindful that all the procedures are followed and we believe we will win the election because there is a high degree of mobilisation, and as such we are conscious of legal issues, pertaining to elections.

“We are all aware of how APC won the election in Bayelsa state, and due to legal issues, we lost that election. So, the party is fully conscious of that. The party does not want to overlook certain issues. As far as election procedures are concerned, we are following our party’s constitution and manifesto, we are following the electoral law, we are following the Nigerian constitution in trying to manage electoral issues in the party, which is very important.”

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