Impeachment: Traditional Rulers Avert Another Clash In Nasarawa Nasarawa State Coucil of Chiefs has averted what would have thrown the state into another round of violence following its resolution to appeal to members of APC and PDP in the state to shelve any rally for or against the ongoing impeachment move by the state assembly. The chairman of APC, Mr. Philip Shekwo stated this in Lafia yesterday, noting that given the sensitivity of the issue and the volatile atmosphere in the state the emirs have prevailed on contending parties in the state to stay action on any demonstration in the interest of peace. LEADERSHIP Sunday also reports that the council of chiefs also appealed to APC governors who scheduled to pay a solidarity visit to Governor Almakura within the week to shelve their visit as it is capable of heightening the already tense atmosphere in the state. When contacted, however, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the PDP, Mr. Mark Neto, said the his party has no intention of staging any solidarity rally. He said PDP supporters in the state are only eagerly waiting for Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura to open up and clear the air on the charges levelled against him by the state Assembly. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO) Ismaila Numan said he was yet to be briefed on the proposed rally by both parties. Leadership.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:00:11 +0000