By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Lawal Adamu Usman.
The APC dismissed the accusations as baseless and defamatory, calling them false and absurd.In a statement, the APC expressed concern over the growing trend of the PDP issuing unfounded statements that undermine the seriousness of public discourse in the state.
The party also criticized the PDP for not exercising due diligence in handling such critical matters, which it said reflected poorly on the party’s standards.
The Kaduna State Police Command had previously issued a statement revealing that Senator Usman had neither filed a formal complaint nor cooperated with the investigation into the alleged assassination attempt.
Despite the police making repeated efforts to contact him, Senator Usman remained unresponsive.
The APC expressed bewilderment at how the PDP arrived at its conclusions implicating the APC, considering the lack of evidence and cooperation in the case.
The APC called on Senator Usman and the PDP to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
The party warned that failure to do so would suggest that the assassination attempt allegations were fabricated to malign the APC, disrupt peace in the state, and undermine progress.
The APC further speculated that the PDP, through certain individuals with vested interests, was attempting to derail the peace initiatives under the leadership of Senator Uba Sani.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing peace efforts and the growth and stability of Kaduna State.
In its final remarks, the APC urged the PDP to refrain from spreading unverified accusations and focus on playing a more constructive role as the opposition.
The APC also reiterated its determination to continue delivering on its promises to the people of Kaduna State, particularly in the upcoming year, which the party has declared as the “Year of Fulfillment.”