Nasarawa PDP Takes To The Streets In Protest Of Appellate Court Decision

Initially, the state election petitions tribunal nullified Sule’s victory, declaring David Ombugadu of the PDP as the winner. Subsequently, the appellate court upheld Sule as the rightful governor, asserting that the tribunal made errors in its vote re-computation and declaration…CONTINUE READING

Expressing concern over the appellate court’s judgment, Stella Oboshi, the PDP’s women leader in Nasarawa, voiced her apprehensions during a peaceful protest in Lafia.

She argued that the decision undermined democratic principles and urged the Supreme Court to thoroughly examine the case, underscoring the significance of democracy in Nigeria.

Oboshi criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission’s initial declaration of Sule as the elected governor, suggesting a lack of transparency.

Oboshi stated, “We wish to highlight specific instances of irregularities that were overlooked by the court under the guise of technicalities.

In the Gayam ward of Lafia Local Government Area, for instance, the total number of accredited voters was recorded as 13,000, while an astonishing 33,000 votes were given to the APC alone.

Similarly, in the Chiroma ward, the number of accredited voters was documented as 21,000, but INEC announced a staggering 59,000 votes solely for the APC.”

“We firmly believe that it is the responsibility of our judiciary to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and merit in all its judgments.

In this particular case, the lack of a thorough investigation into the glaring irregularities is an affront to these principles. It undermines the trust of the people in our justice system.”

Oboshi also expressed displeasure over the undue brutalization of some women supporters of the party on Monday by security personnel in the state.

She urged security agencies to refrain from harassing party members and supporters, emphasizing that the protests had been conducted peacefully for over six months.

“We have been demonstrating peacefully for over six months since the declaration of Governor Abdullahi Sule by INEC as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.

We have never destroyed anything or shown any act of disobedience to the laws of the country. We feel who we voted for was not the person INEC announced, and we want justice to prevail.

To our greatest surprise, on Monday security agents brutalized some of our women for embarking on a peaceful protest. Those injured are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.”