The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday upheld the election of Abdullahi Sule as the Governor of Nasarawa State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in the lead judgment, resolved all the issues identified for determination, against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, David Ombugadu. The court therefore dismissed their appeal. On Tuesday, SaharaReporters reported that the Supreme Court had reserved its judgment in the Nasarawa State governorship appeal filed by the PDP and its candidate, Ombugadu.
Some residents have stormed the streets of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, to protest against the outcome of the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule. One of the roads blocked by protesters is the Lafia-Jos Road where they burnt tyres and chanted anti-government slogans. It was learnt that shops, business centres and schools within the area were hurriedly closed to protect lives and property.
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There is disquiet in the opposition camp in Nasarawa State over the composition of the Supreme Court panel which will hear the Nasarawa State governorship election case between David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Abdullahi Sule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Supreme Court had fixed Tuesday, January 16, 2024, for a hearing in the state governorship election