Zamfara APC, PDP trade words over burning of campaign vehicles

• Published date: 13 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Zamfara has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of threatening the peace in the state.

Speaking at a media conference on Wednesday in Gusau, the capital of the state, Yusuf Idris, APC publicity secretary, said the opposition party was promoting political violence in the state.

Idris said: 'As we are all aware, the governorship candidate of the opposition PDP in the state has returned following the Court of Appeal judgment reinstating him last Friday. This led to the return of PDP activities and the threat of 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 governor 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.

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