The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from tarnishing its reputation with unverified claims and unfounded propaganda.
Daily Trust reports that in a statement issued by the State Secretary, Alhaji Yahaya Baba Pate on Friday, the APC advised the PDP to “strive to fulfil its role as a constructive opposition party.’’
The statement was reacting to the alleged assassination attempt of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman who represents Kaduna Central at the Upper Legislative Chamber of the National Assembly.
The PDP had earlier accused APC of complicity in the alleged assassination attempt, which the ruling party condemned, describing it as an unfounded accusation which were “both false and absurd.’’
According to the APC, the Kaduna Police Command has “revealed that Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has neither filed a formal complaint nor cooperated with ongoing investigations.’’
“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 argued.
The statement further called on Senator Usman and the PDP to cooperate fully with the police investigation.
“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.”
