2023: PDP’s Campaign Tactics Are Means Of Fueling Political Violence – Zamfara APC Alleges

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the campaign tactics of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are a means of fueling political violence.

According to Zamfara State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, PDP’s recent campaign tactics were encouraging political thuggery, which is the fuel to political violence in the state.

Naija News gathered that Idris made the allegations at a press briefing in Gusau on Wednesday.

He claimed that “As we are all aware, the governorship candidate of the opposition PDP in the state has returned following the Court of Appeal judgement reinstating him last Friday.

“This led to the return of PDP activities and threatened the peace and stability hitherto enjoyed by the citizens of our dear state.

“That also led to the incident that occurred last Monday when some suspected PDP thugs burned down a vehicle laminated with Gov Bello Matawalle’s pictures.

“Fortunately, the suspect that allegedly committed the ugly act said he acted on the instructions given to them by the PDP to burn all APC-logo-carrying vehicles in the state.

“The suspect, Yusuf Aminu from Gangaren ‘Yar Rumfa area of Gusau through a video clip told the police he committed the act to the satisfaction of his candidate, Dauda Lawal-Dare.”

Speaking further, the APC chieftain remarked that the party is currently campaigning and soliciting votes from the electorate in the state and they would urge the PDP to do the same instead of fuelling violence.

Idris observed that “We want to sound a serious warning that what just happened should be the last time that the PDP or any of its sponsored miscreants would do to us with violence or criminal attitude.

“We have always supported both the government and security agencies in maintaining peace, law and order in the state.

“Let PDP equally be doing that under a conducive political manner and environment.

“We are calling on all our members to continue to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
“We also commend security agencies and their operatives in the state for their steadfastness, prompt action and bringing all bad elements to book.”

Meanwhile, Naija News learnt that in a swift reaction to the allegation, the state acting Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Mukhtar Lugga dismissed all the allegations as baseless.

Lugga described the allegations by the APC as an ‘action of a political party losing relevance’ noting that the rally held to welcome Lawal-Dare, the PDP flag bearer in the state last Monday was violence-free.

He submitted that “None of our members attempted to destroy even a single APC billboard, we are very surprised to hear this from them.”