THE NATION
There is heightened security amid anxiety in some of the states where the Supreme Court judgment is expected today in the dispute over the March 18, 2023 governorship elections.
The court yesterday announced that the appeals on Plateau, Kano, Zamfara, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Bauchi and Ebonyi will be decided today.
The situation is tense, especially in Plateau, Kano and Zamfara.
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) are taking different actions in preparation for the D-Day.
The police are also on high alert in these states.
Governors in the eye of the storm are Caleb Muftwang (Plateau), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi) and Bala Muhammed (Bauchi).
They will either retain their seats today or be booted out.
Police set up water tanks in Jos
In Jos, Police water tanks were observed at strategic places to ward off those who might want to cause trouble.
The APC called its supporters to remain calm, saying “whatever direction the decision of the apex court goes,” would be welcomed.
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