Kaduna APC warns PDP against senator’s assassination allegation

The Kaduna State chapter of All Progressives Congress(APC) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from tarnishing its reputation over assassination allegation.

The Kaduna APC, in a statement issued by its Secretary, Yahaya Baba Pate, on Friday, January 3, 2025, urged the PDP to “strive to fulfil its role as a constructive opposition party”.

The ruling party was reacting to the alleged assassination attempt of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman who represents Kaduna Central at the Senate.

The PDP had earlier accused APC of complicity in the alleged murder attempt, which the ruling party condemned, describing it as “an unfounded accusation which both false and absurd.’’

The Kaduna APC stated that the Kaduna State Police Command had “revealed that Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has neither filed a formal complaint nor cooperated with ongoing investigations.”

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“Despite repeated attempts by the police to reach him, he remains unresponsive. It is, therefore, baffling how the PDP arrived at its baseless conclusion implicating the APC in this alleged incident,” the party added.

The party further called on Senator Usman and the PDP to cooperate fully with the police investigation.

The APC said: “Failure to do so would lend credence to suspicions that the alleged assassination attempt is nothing more than a fabrication aimed at maligning the APC, creating unnecessary tension, and derailing the peace and progress currently enjoyed in Kaduna State.

“The APC strongly suspects that certain conflict entrepreneurs are using the PDP to disrupt the remarkable strides achieved under the peace initiatives of Senator Uba Sani’s people-focused and inclusive administration.

“The PDP in Kaduna State has developed a troubling reputation for issuing ill-conceived and patently false statements, undermining the seriousness of public discourse.

“This reckless behavior highlights the party’s deteriorating standards, with critical matters being handled without due diligence or proper scrutiny.”

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