In an unforeseen turn of events, a mishap occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of Yusuf Abba, the newly elected governor of Kano State, as a stage unexpectedly collapsed.
On Monday, May 29, 2023, during the official inauguration proceedings, a temporary platform on which Governor Yusuf Abba, his deputy, and the acting chief judge were standing gave way and collapsed.
Fortunately, reports confirm that all individuals affected by the stage collapse sustained no serious injuries and are in stable condition.
It is noteworthy that Governor Yusuf Abba emerged as the winner of the 2023 election, securing 1,019,602 votes, surpassing his closest rival Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress, who received 890,705 votes.
A video capturing the moment of the stage collapse during the swearing-in ceremony in Kano State can be viewed below.
The stage collapsed at the swearing-in ceremony in Kano State, with the new governor Yusuf Abba, his deputy, and the acting chief judge all on the podium.
— Akpraise (@AkpraiseMedia) May 29, 2023
