The ongoing naked protest in Nasarawa is an event that has raised concerns among Nigerians. Many persons are still in shock over the event.
It is a clear indication that this time, Nigerians are determined. They are willing to fight the battle for good governance even with their last breath.
The Protest
Women in Nasarawa are very angry with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the conduct of the governorship election in the state.
The women frown at INEC’s declaration of Sule as the winner of the election.
INEC declared Governor Abdullahi Sule, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the gubernatorial election, and the women took to the streets to express their displeasure.
They say there was contention in the results that emanated from Gayam and Ciroma electoral wards in the state capital.
In the video, some women dressed in black while protesting as others stripped completely naked and bitterly expressed their displeasure.
Peter Obi Reacts
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to the viral videos.
In a post on his Twitter page, Obi describes the situation as heartbreaking.
To him, women who should be respected and honoured have been degraded.
The former governor of Anambra state further reiterated his commitment to having 40% of women in his administration.
He says the country must ensure that the people’s mandate is not stolen from them.
He said: “I just came across a sad, heartbreaking video where Nasarawa women staged a topless protest as a means of registering their displeasure with the election results.
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“The purpose of election is for citizens to participate in democratic governance through the representatives they elect.
“A grievous injustice occurs when citizens are denied the opportunity to vote in a free, fair and credible process or their mandate is stolen from them.
“Our women who should be honoured and respected, and their rights protected, have been degraded and left to seek justice the only way they can trust by calling on their creator.
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“I remain committed to 40% affirmative action for women in political appointments and will encourage the same in the corporate world.
“As a nation, we must do better and ensure that the mandate of the people is not stolen from them”.
