In the wake of the Supreme Court's confirmation of Governor Abdullahi Sule's victory in the March 18, 2023 election in Nasarawa State, unrest has gripped Lafia, the state capital.
The Lafia-Jos road is impassable as protesters block the route with bonfires, redirecting motorists to alternative paths. Witnesses, including a Daily Trust reporter, detail the disruption caused by the demonstrations, with closed shops and business centers adding to the tension.
An automobile mechanic, Mallam Dogo Audu, urges increased security presence to maintain order and prevent further escalation. Governor Sule, responding to the protests, calls for calm, citing the maturity exhibited by his party members after his initial tribunal loss.
He emphasizes that protests won't alter the Supreme Court's decision and extends an invitation to opponents to collaborate in building the state. Despite the governor's appeal, the atmosphere remains charged as demonstrators voice dissent against the court's verdict.
The Lafia-Jos road is impassable as protesters block the route with bonfires, redirecting motorists to alternative paths. Witnesses, including a Daily Trust reporter, detail the disruption caused by the demonstrations, with closed shops and business centers adding to the tension.
An automobile mechanic, Mallam Dogo Audu, urges increased security presence to maintain order and prevent further escalation. Governor Sule, responding to the protests, calls for calm, citing the maturity exhibited by his party members after his initial tribunal loss.
He emphasizes that protests won't alter the Supreme Court's decision and extends an invitation to opponents to collaborate in building the state. Despite the governor's appeal, the atmosphere remains charged as demonstrators voice dissent against the court's verdict.
