Kaduna State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for spreading “false and absurd” claims about an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Lawal Usman.
Gatekeepers News reports that APC in a statement released by the State Secretary, Mr. Yahaya Pate, urged PDP to desist from tarnishing its reputation with unverified claims and unfounded propaganda.
This was in reaction to the opposition party’s accusation that APC was complicit in the alleged senator representing Kaduna-Central’s murder attempt.
Pate however said that the State Police Command had disclosed that Usman has neither filed a formal complaint nor cooperated with the ongoing investigations.
He said, ‘’In spite of 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 secretary further called on Usman and PDP to cooperate fully with the police investigation.
He added,‘’ 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.”
”It is aimed at creating unnecessary tension, 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 Gov. Uba Sani’s people-focused and inclusive administration.”
The leading party accused PDP in the state of developing a troubling reputation for issuing ill-conceived and patently false statements, undermining the seriousness of public discourse.
Pate said, “This reckless behavior highlights the party’s deteriorating standards, with critical matters being handled without due diligence or proper scrutiny.”
Affirming that efforts to disrupt the government would not succeed, APC added, ‘’Kaduna State remains on a path of growth and stability, and no amount of false narratives or orchestrated incidents will derail this progress.’’
”Sani’s administration remains firmly focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to the good people of the state in an atmosphere of peace and stability.”
‘’As our Governor, Sani has declared 2025 is our Year of Fulfillment. We will not be distracted by baseless allegations or needless provocations.”
