APC and PDP Sign Peace Pact in Nasarawa Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

• APC and PDP in Nasarawa State sign a peace accord ahead of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the disputed governorship election
• The peace accord, facilitated by the police, involves key stakeholders from both parties to maintain peace before and after the judgment

As anticipation builds around the Supreme Court’s impending judgment on the contested March 18, 2023, governorship election in Nasarawa State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a significant step by signing a peace accord.

Scheduled for today, the Supreme Court will hear the PDP’s appeal challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision that overturned the Elections Petition Tribunal’s dismissal of Governor Abdullahi Sule. The tribunal initially declared David Ombugadu, the PDP candidate, the duly elected governor.

The political tension in the state, fueled by protests against the tribunal and appellate court’s decisions, prompted the Nasarawa State Police command to facilitate a peace accord signing involving key stakeholders from both parties.

Representing the APC were Aliyu Bello (State Chairman) and Yarus Dakusa (Secretary), while the PDP was represented by Adamu Bako (Secretary), Yahaya Bunu (Organising Secretary), Stella Oboshi (Woman Leader), and Isa Sule (Zonal Chairman).

During the signing ceremony in Lafia, the state capital, Commissioner of Police Umar Shehu Nadada he emphasized the importance of maintaining peace. He warned against any attempts to disrupt peace before, during, and after the Supreme Court’s judgment.

The police boss stated, “This meeting aims to ensure peace before, during and after the Supreme Court judgment. It is also expected that the party leaders will bring this peace agreement to all their supporters and loyalists across the 13 local government areas of the state.”

Expressing concerns about potential violent protests, Nadada assured that the joint security forces would remain neutral in their actions. He cautioned that those going against the peace agreement, regardless of their societal connections, would face consequences.

The peace accord, witnessed by other security agencies in the state, aims to mitigate tensions and foster a conducive atmosphere in Nasarawa as the state awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling.