The revelation that Nasarawa State's stolen mandates would remain unrecovered reverberated through the entire populace, evoking widespread shock and concern. The Justice Ezekiel-led tribunal had previously reinstated these mandates by declaring David Ombugadu, the PDP candidate, the legitimate winner, despite apprehensions of electoral malpractice. This decision resonated with the prevailing belief that he had genuinely secured the majority vote in the election.
Expectations were high for the appellate court to validate the tribunal's decision, echoing the will of the Nasarawa people. However, the outcome took an unexpected turn, deviating from the tribunal's verdict. Speculation has arisen that the appellate court may be yielding to external pressures, reminiscent of the events surrounding the same candidate in 2019.
A growing perception among the public asserts that the appellate court is undermining its credibility and integrity. The central question persists: when will the authentic will of the Nasarawa people be genuinely acknowledged? The influence of affluent individuals allegedly exploiting the state's resources for personal gain, as disclosed in the late Militia Terrorist GANA's confession, raises serious concerns about the motives behind subverting the people's choices.
Governor Abdulahi Sule's involvement further complicates the situation, with accusations of fanning ethnic and religious tensions, despite benefiting from a tribunal with a judge formation favoring him in 2019. His disparaging remarks about protesters expressing legitimate concerns and attempts to link governance to religious affiliations add a troubling dimension to the situation.
The notion that Nasarawa should not be governed by a Christian, with claims that it would be detrimental to Islam, challenges the principles of an egalitarian society. Additionally, arguments asserting that a 45-year-old with legislative experience is too young to govern Nasarawa are refuted by examples of prominent leaders like the Current President of the Federal republic of Nigeria (Lagos Governor at 47, Macron of France at 39 and other) assuming significant roles at a similar age, highlighting the apparent hypocrisy of those attempting to subvert the people's will.
Further raising concerns is the questionable conduct of the appellate court, notably the premature announcement of the judgment on Twitter by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, 24 hours before the official delivery. This casts doubts on the transparency and integrity of the appellate court's proceedings.
As Nasarawa's political landscape becomes increasingly convoluted, many eagerly await answers, hoping that the judiciary, potentially through the Supreme Court, will address these concerns and restore faith in the democratic process. Meanwhile, peaceful protests emerge as a legitimate means for the people to express dissatisfaction with those perceived as exploiting the system for personal gain, demanding justice and fairness in governance. The awakening of the citizenry signals a collective rejection of the perceived electoral robbery and a call for the restoration of the mandate freely given to Dr. David Ombugadu of the PDP
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