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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has condemned the alleged assassination attempt on the life of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central senatorial district
The State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Maria Dogo stated this in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna Friday.
. The Statement stated that the disturbing incident occurred on January 1, 2025, while Senator Usman was inspecting ongoing constituency projects in Kaduna North LGA.
Dogo stressed that the Kaduna State government’s inability to prevent killings, maiming and kidnappings across the state has been alarming.
The statement read in part:”The recent assassination attempt on Senator Usman highlights the government’s ineptitude in managing security and sets a worrisome tone for 2025.
“The PDP demands an immediate investigation into this matter, as well as the arrest and prosecution of the assailants and their sponsors. We also urge reinforced security measures for our elected representatives and their families.
“We emphasize that the PDP will not stand idly by while the lives of our elected representatives are threatened or taken, allegedly by the APC and its members. The ballot, not violence, is the only accepted means of transferring power.
“Instead of resorting to violence, the APC-led government and its members should focus on implementing meaningful initiatives and programs in the senatorial zone, earning the party goodwill among the people.
“We call on our party members and all well-meaning citizens of the Kaduna Central senatorial zone to remain calm and peaceful while we pursue all legal means to bring those responsible for the attempt on Senator Usman’s life to justice.
“As our state chairman noted in his New Year Message, the PDP is committed to defending democracy in Kaduna State, ensuring the people’s voices are heard.”
