Protest In Nasarawa Over Al Makura's Impeachment Bid

There were pockets of demonstrations in some parts of Nasarawa State yesterday, following the notice of impeachment served on Governor Umaru Al Makura, Monday, by the state House Assembly.Some youths demonstrated at the Orange Market at Mararaba, Keffi, Akwanga and other parts of Lafia yesterday, protesting what they described as alleged attempt by members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to remove Al Makura from office for selfish reasons.It was gathered that some of the protesters, who chanted war songs, were shouting ‘Don’t sack Al Makura,’‘Bring back Al-makura,’ among other unprintable things against the perceived sponsors of the impeachment move.However, some political stakeholders described the crowd of protesters as rented.Some leaders who spoke on the condition of anonymity said: “They are known political thugs who are being used by political contractors. It is all noise.“The governor has not even received the letter of impeachment and they are calling for his reinstatement.”