. . . Nasarawa women protesters embark on 24hrs prayer

There is tension in Kano State, especially the capital, as residents await the verdict that will decide their lawful governor today. Schools and financial institutions have announced closed, anticipating violence after the ruling.

After his eight months in power, the Supreme Court is set to issue a final judgment that will determine whether or not Abba Yusuf of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will remain the governor of Kano.

The embattled governor is challenging the verdicts of the tribunal and Court of Appeal that favoured Nasiru Gawuna of All Progressives Congress (APC) at the apex court, which decision would finally lay the eight-month legal battle to rest.

Nevertheless, the much-awaited judgment has triggered palpable anxiety in the city following visible sign of volatility occasioned by the utterances of members of both APC and NNPP.

Already, private schools in the city have suspended their regular activities for safety reasons following the rising tension and security risk. Although, government has not announced closure of schools on Friday, our reporter received messages sent to parents by private schools to confirm closure.

Meanwhile, the Police Command in the state has reassured protection of life and property during and after the judgment.

Addressing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters at the end of the joint security consultative emergency meeting yesterday, Commissioner of Police (CP), Mohammed Gumel, said the security apparatus in the state put in place measures to ensure peace and tranquility.

The police boss allayed fears in town and urged the residents to go about their lawful business without fear of harassment or molestation.

In Nasarawa State, ‘Women For Justice’ have resolved to hold 24 hours prayer chain in their quest for David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The step, according to the women, is necessary to seek God’s intervention in the affairs of the state in relation to the Supreme Court judgment.

One of the women, Mrs James Ahmed, who spoke to our reporter in Lafia, said: “As women, we believe in prayers because God answers genuine prayers of faith made to him by people who are aggrieved.

“We, the women of Nasarawa, comprising Muslims, Christians and traditional worshippers believe in the sovereignty of God in the affairs of humans, that is why we remained united in our prayers to the supreme God.”

Since March 19, 2023, the women had been on peaceful protest and prayers seeking “’heir stolen mandate’ to be restored.

The women, however, called on President Bola Tinubu to end the prevailing insecurity in the state, noting that they were also praying God for the President to succeed and lead the nation out the economic woes.

They also called on women across the country to join them in prayers as they continue to intercede for peace and security in the country. (The Guardian)

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