Citizens protest across Nasarawa over removal of Governor Sule

Ima Elijah 15:20 - 09 October 2023

Tribunal protest in Akwanga [Dailypost]

Protests erupted in Akwanga and various parts of the state following the controversial judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT) in Lafia.

Protests erupted in Akwanga, and various parts of Nassarawa state following the controversial judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT) in Lafia.

The tribunal's ruling, delivered on Monday, October 2, 2023, when it annulled Governor Abdullahi Sule's election, declaring David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the rightful winner.

The judgment, reached through a split decision, cited compelling evidence presented by Ombugadu's legal team, proving electoral irregularities beyond a reasonable doubt.

In response, the APC supporters staged a solidarity march in Akwanga, brandishing banners bearing slogans such as "Akwanga people stand with the dissenting judgment" and "Sule is our governor." Their chants echoed through the streets, stating their staunch opposition to the tribunal's verdict. Slogans like "No to injustice" and "Tribunal must reverse its judgment" resonated in the air.

The ruling party and Governor Sule, refusing to accept defeat, have categorically rejected the tribunal's decision. They have announced their intentions to challenge the verdict, vowing to take the case to the Court of Appeal.