Aggrieved Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken to violent protest in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the Supreme Court’s judgment that affirmed the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Already, Lafia-Jos road has been completely blocked as the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resorted to burning tires and vandalizing properties along the road.
The heavy protest has forced motorists to use alternative routes within Lafia, Nasarawa state capital.
Shops and business centres including schools within the state capital were hurriedly closed down as tension continued to rise.
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The security detachments were seen battling to restore calm by ensuring it does not snow ball into full blown violence .
It would be recalled that the Supreme Court, had earlier today affirmed the Court of Appeal judgement that voided the nullification of the election of Governor Sule.
Following the proceeding which took place earlier today, the tribunal at the Supreme Court held that it was satisfied with evidence before Governor Sule was awarded the victory from over-voting that occurred in several polling units in the state.
