Reports indicate that the damaged vehicle was later moved to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly complex in Lafia.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, alongside other lawmakers, inspected the wrecked vehicle at the Assembly premises on the same day.

Describing the incident as unfortunate, Jatau expressed gratitude to God that no lives were lost.

“We thank Almighty God for saving the life of the Deputy Speaker from the auto crash. We are grateful that he is alive and safe,” he said.

According to reports, the Deputy Speaker is currently in stable condition.

Meanwhile, political activities in Nasarawa State have continued to build up as Governor Abdullahi Sule declared Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship candidate under the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

The governor made the announcement during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, signalling early alignments within the party as succession politics gains momentum.

Senator Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West in the 10th Senate, recently defected from the Social Democratic Party to the APC, a move widely seen as part of his preparation for the governorship race.

The demonstration, which took place on Monday, called for the resignation of the INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan.

The protesters carried placards with messages such as “ADC is not for sale,” “Amupitan is already compromised,” and “Democracy is dialogue, not monologue,” expressing their dissatisfaction with recent developments within the electoral body.

The protest was led by the party’s National Deputy Youth Leader, Adeola Olusi, under tight security presence.

Ahead of the demonstration, the party’s National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufai, announced on that similar protests would be held in Lagos and Ogun States under the banner “Operation Occupy INEC.”

He stated that the Lagos action was scheduled to begin at 8am at Yaba College of Technology, adding that the youth wing was taking a firm but peaceful stance on the issue.

According to him, the protesters were demanding respect for the rule of law, adherence to due process, the immediate resignation of Amupitan, and the reinstatement of the Senator David Mark-led leadership structure.

Meanwhile, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party has experienced a significant rise in new membership following recent actions involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 20, 2026, Abdullahi linked the surge in registrations to INEC’s recent decisions affecting prominent political figures.

He explained that interest in the party increased after actions involving figures such as David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, noting that many Nigerians are now more engaged in political developments.

According to him, citizens are increasingly joining political movements as they closely follow unfolding events and seek greater participation.

He said the situation has encouraged more political awareness, leading to a steady inflow of new members into the party.

The statement comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC, with rival factions led by Nafiu Bala and David Mark both laying claim to the party’s structure.

The dispute, which began in July 2025 following a coalition takeover of the party, has resulted in prolonged legal battles.

Following a March 12 Court of Appeal judgment, INEC announced it would no longer recognise either faction. The Commission, through its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, also stated it would not engage with the groups pending the outcome of a Federal High Court case.

Those named in the case include Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.

They are expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Also listed in the charge, though reportedly at large, is former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.

The case, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, includes allegations of treason, terrorism, money laundering, and failure to disclose security-related information.

According to the charge, the defendants allegedly conspired in 2025 to destabilise the Nigerian state and undermine the authority of the President.

It was further alleged that they planned actions intended to “levy war against the state to overawe the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” an offence punishable under the Criminal Code.

Prosecutors also claimed the accused had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others but failed to report it to the authorities or take steps to prevent it.

Beyond the treason allegations, they are also being prosecuted under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, for allegedly supporting and participating in activities linked to terrorism.

Two of the defendants, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim and Zekeri Umoru, were specifically accused of attending meetings allegedly connected to terrorist planning and ideological mobilisation aimed at destabilising the country’s constitutional order.

The Federal Government further alleged that the accused provided indirect support for terrorist activities and failed to disclose critical intelligence that could have prevented the alleged offences.

In addition, several of the defendants are accused of handling funds believed to be linked to terrorism financing.

Bukar Kashim Goni was alleged to have retained ₦50 million suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, while Abdulkadir Sani was accused of holding ₦2 million from similar sources.

Zekeri Umoru was also accused of receiving and retaining ₦10 million and ₦8.8 million without passing through financial institutions, while Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim was alleged to have taken possession of ₦1 million connected to the case.

All financial allegations were filed under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.