As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the Nasarawa State governorship election case today, women from Nasarawa took to the streets in a peaceful protest, according to reports on Vanguard....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The women urged the Supreme Court panel not to succumb to external pressures and emphasized the importance of letting their conscience guide the outcome of the case.
Led by Mrs. Hanatu John, the group of protesting women expressed their belief in the delivery of justice, citing recent favorable judgments in cases from Kano and other states.
They called on the justices to uphold the will of the people, as expressed in the March 18, 2023, governorship election.
Mrs. Hanatu John, addressing the media after the protest, highlighted the significance of the judges maintaining their integrity and not yielding to undue influence.
She emphasized the potential harm to the names and reputations of the justices if they succumb to external pressures.
“We mothers are on the street of Lafia to remind our Supreme Court justices that it has been done in Kano and other states; Nasarawa should not be an exception. Justice is not only delivered on earth, so we should be conscious of the judgment on our last day on earth,” Mrs. Hanatu John stated.
Jemilatu Hussaini, another leader among the protesting women, urged the court to review the BVAS records of Gayam and Ciroma Electoral Wards in Lafia Local Government Area.
This, they believe, will ensure that justice is appropriately served and help restore confidence in the electoral process, particularly in areas where rigging was alleged during the March 18 election.
“The court should review the BVAS records of Gayam and Ciroma Electoral Wards of Lafia Local Government Area and other places where rigging was alleged to have taken place during the March 18 election before passing their judgment,” stated Jemilatu Hussaini.
The women expressed confidence that the judges would prioritize unity, peace, and the general interest of the citizens above individual interests…CONTINUE READING>>
