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Security measures have been intensified in states awaiting the Supreme Court judgment today regarding the disputed governorship elections held on March 18, 2023. The court announced that appeals related to Plateau, Kano, Zamfara, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Bauchi, and Ebonyi would be decided on this day.
Elevated tension is notable in Plateau, Kano, and Zamfara, with supporters of political parties like the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) taking varied actions in anticipation of the court's decision. The police are on high alert in these states to maintain law and order.
States with governors facing potential impacts from the judgment include Caleb Muftwang (Plateau), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Bala Muhammed (Bauchi).
In Jos, the capital of Plateau State, police water tanks have been strategically placed to deter potential troublemakers. The APC urged its supporters to remain calm, emphasizing respect for the rule of law and the judicial system, regardless of the court's decision.
Similarly, the PDP in Plateau called on its supporters to engage in fasting and prayer for a favorable judgment, seeking divine intervention in the legal battle.
Meanwhile, in Kano, APC stakeholders distributed souvenirs, including custom T-shirts and caps, anticipating a victory. However, this action faced criticism from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which perceived it as an attempt to influence the Supreme Court's decision.
