Kano -Supporters of the PDP in Kano took to the streets of the city, Sunday, to celebrate the inauguration of the new governor of the state, Dr Rabi’u Kwankwaso.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that immediately Kwankwaso was sworn in, the supporters, most of whom were dressed in white, red and green coloured shirts, trousers, symbolising the PDP colours, broke into a wild frenzy.

Many of them rode on motorcycles while some boarded cars and trucks which they loaded with giant loudspeakers and played music across the city.

The people disrupted traffic in such major streets of the town as France Road, Audu Bako Way, and Sabo Bakin Zuwo Way.

Some of them told NAN that they waited “prayerfully” for the inauguration day, for eight years during which they were in the opposition .

“Yes, this day is very special to us. We have waited for it for eight years, and today is it; so we will celebrate it to the fullest,” said one Musa Shitu.

Another supporter, Salisu Lawan, described the eight-year opposition they played as “a fasting period at the end of which we are now breaking the fast, and this celebration is part of the breakfast”.

NAN reports that Kwankwaso, who governed the state between 1999 and 2003, took the oath of office at a colourful ceremony at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.