JUST IN: Emir of Kano speaks on ‘Inconclusive elections’
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on the people of Kano and indeed, Nigerians to remain calm and allow the Independent National Electoral Commission to conclude its assignment, regarding the inconclusive gubernatorial elections in some states across the country.
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