APC accuses PDP of fueling political violence in Zamfara

• Published date: 12 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the People's Democratic Party (PDP) of fueling political violence in the state.

State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris made the allegations at a media briefing in Gusau on Wednesday.

Idris described the recent campaign tactics of PDP as encouraging political thuggery in the state.

'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 threatening 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.

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'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,' Idris alleged.

He said that the APC, however, was always in support of peace and stability.

'We want to sound a serious warning that what just happened should be the last time that the PDP or any of its sponsored...