Sellers of red caps in Kano, are smiling to the banks. The red cap which symbolizes the Kwankwasiya Movement had gathered more patronage following the victory of Kwankwaso’s Candidate at the last Guber Election in the state.
Ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Governor Abba Gida Yusuf, popularly known as Abba Gida Gida, the business of red cap is booming in the state.
This is even as the incoming administration’s gubernatorial transition committee said it had decided to keep the activities for the handover on low-key.
Members of the new administration’s planning committee have been visiting the Sani Abacha Stadium, the venue of the inauguration ceremony since last Monday while putting finishing touches to their preparations. Daily Trust Observed
As tailors across the state have been working to deliver on inauguration attires, with as many as three different “uniforms” (aso ebi) already being circulated for the event.
Some of the tailors said they had witnessed a high turnout of customers akin to what used to be during the Sallah period.
