Nasarawa Women Cry for Justice, Urge Supreme Court to Restore Mandate

Nasarawa State on Tuesday witnessed an unusual Christmas celebration that took women to the streets on Christmas Day and boxing day, adorned with placards, calling for justice and the restoration of their allegedly stolen mandate in the gubernatorial election.

Recall that the tribunal had declared Dr. Emmanuel Ombugadu of the PDP as the winner of the March 18th governorship election, while the Appeal court had quashed the Tribunal decision and affirmed Governor Abdullahi Sule as the winner of the election.

It was on this note that the women expressing their grievances with poignant messages, led by Hanatu John, voiced their dissatisfaction, emphasizing the somber undertones overshadowing their festive spirit.

Hanatu urged the Supreme Court to rectify the perceived electoral injustice.

“We have been here since March protesting what we described as injustice. Celebrating Christmas seems void when our mandate was stolen from us.

“We have faith in the esteemed judges of the Supreme Court. We believe in your sense of justice, and we implore you to restore our mandate so that we may enter the new year with a new governor,” she added,

Among the throng of women, another protestor Margaret Alu, visibly distraught, highlighted the personal sacrifices made for the cause.

“We are in anguish, We’ve left our husbands and children behind because there’s nothing to celebrate. We seek justice, and until our mandate is returned, we will not relent,” she voiced in anguish.

The heartfelt plea extended beyond the court, reaching the President as the women beseeched for support, in their state.

“We are here because there’s no joy at home. Some among us are widows, others jobless, and our lands are ravaged by Fulani herdsmen,” emphasized one of the demonstrators.

Echoing similar sentiments, Ngozi Anthony appealed to the Supreme Court judges, urging them to act with righteousness and not echo the decisions of the appeal court, emphasizing the importance of upholding justice and the will of the people.

Their call for change resonated profoundly as they rallied behind Ombugadu, whom they asserted was the rightful victor in the election.

“We need a change of government. Ombugadu, our son, won the election, and we demand that his mandate be reinstated,” voiced a participant passionately.

Voice of Nigeria Reports that the appeal was poignant and heartfelt, with the women fervently hoping that their plea for justice would be heeded, transforming their despair into a glimmer of hope as they looked towards the Supreme Court for recourse.

Confidence Okwuchi