Toba Owojaiye reportingÂ
Lafia , Nassarawa
On Christmas Day, a sad atmosphere enveloped Nassarawa as hundreds of women gathered, clad in black, seeking justice from the Supreme Court. Their collective plea resonated with mourning, tears, and desperate calls for the highest court to deliver justice.
The tumultuous political saga unfolded when the Tribunal ousted Governor Engr AA Sule, awarding victory to Hon David Ombugadu, a two-time House of Representatives member and twice gubernatorial candidate of the PDP. However, the appellate court, in an unexpected turn, reinstated the governor, leaving a significant portion of residents bewildered.
The shock stemmed from electoral anomalies, notably in two wards where approximately 85,000 votes were cast—far exceeding the accredited number according to the BVAs. The disparity raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process and fueled the women’s fervent appeal for justice.
In a video made available to TruthLive News, these women wearing black signifying mourning on Christmas, bereft of husbands and means of livelihood, expressed their anguish. They highlighted the perilous situation in their farms, where unknown herdsmen pose a constant threat.
For them, Ombugadu symbolizes not just a political figure but a father and husband, and they refuse to stand idly by as their chance for freedom and security is seemingly snatched away.
Amidst their cries, the women emphasized that their voices should not be drowned by legal technicalities; the merits of their case must prevail. As the world anxiously awaits the Supreme Court verdict in January 2024, the fate of Nassarawa hangs in the balance, and the plea for justice echoes beyond the state, resonating with the broader call for electoral integrity and protection of vulnerable voices.
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