There were pockets of demonstrations in some parts of Nasarawa State yesterday, following the notice of impeachment served on Governor Umaru Al Makura, Monday, by the state House Assembly.
Some youths demonstrated at the Orange Market at Mararaba, Keffi, Akwanga and other parts of Lafia yesterday, protesting what they described as alleged attempt by members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to remove Al Makura from office for selfish reasons.
It was gathered that some of the protesters, who chanted war songs, were shouting ‘Don’t sack Al Makura,’‘Bring back Al-makura,’ among other unprintable things against the perceived sponsors of the impeachment move.
However, some political stakeholders described the crowd of protesters as rented.
Some leaders who spoke on the condition of anonymity said: “They are known political thugs who are being used by political contractors. It is all noise.
“The governor has not even received the letter of impeachment and they are calling for his reinstatement.”
Meanwhile, hundreds of anti riot policemen and other security operatives have been deployed to strategic positions to maintain peace in the state.
Police spokesperson in the state, ASP Numan Ismaila confirmed that the protests had been brought under control by security agents who were patrolling the state.
Meanwhile, Governor Al-Makura has travelled to Abuja in a bid to seek President Goodluck Jonathan’s inter-vention over his impeachment saga, just as members of the state House of Assembly had vowed to pursue the impeachment process to its logical conclusion. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Why going to Abuja seeking the intervention of the very person who is sponsoring your impeachment? The whole thing, be it the Adamawa or other ones yet to be executed are all PDP/GEJ's ploy to remain in power. One's fear is that the country will be plunged into another problem worst than BH.
ReplyDeleteYany, you are correct but we have a chance in 2015 to end this embarrassment, suffering and caricature that calls himself the President, else we will come back after 2015 to complain the same way. We all have a DUTY to make this CHANGE come 2015!!!
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