The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has accused the APC-led government of involvement in the recent assassination attempt on the life of Lawal Adamu Usman, the senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district.
According to the PDP, the attempted assassination of Senator Usman sets a worrisome tone for 2025.
The PDP’s allegation comes on the heels of Senator Usman’s revelation on his Facebook page on January 1, 2025, that he had been the target of an assassination attempt.
Reacting, the Kaduna State Police Command said it has launched an investigation into the alleged assassination attempt, although it is yet to receive a formal complaint from the senator.
However, the PDP is demanding swift action, calling for an immediate investigation, as well as the arrest and prosecution of the assailants and their sponsors.
In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Maria Dogo, the PDP expressed its outrage over the incident, stating that it highlights the Kaduna State Government’s inability to prevent killings, maimings, and kidnappings across the state.
The statement read, “The Kaduna State Government’s inability to prevent killings, maimings, and kidnappings across the state has been alarming. 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.”
