The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the disruption of the ongoing rally of the party in Kaduna State.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that Mr Atiku was expected in Kaduna for the continuation of his ongoing presidential campaign rally.
But a few minutes before the commencement of the rally at the Ranchers’ Bees Stadium, thugs suspected to be sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, invaded the venue, wielding dangerous weapons.
This has caused chaos and made party supporters who had gathered for the arrival of the PDP candidate to scramble for their safety.
Condemning the act via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday, Mr Abubakar said the disruption was against the spirit of the peace accord signed by all political parties.
He, therefore, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call parties to avert a breakdown of law and order.
“I have just received emergency reports of attacks on @OfficialPDPNig supporters by thugs sponsored to scuttle the ongoing PDP campaign rally in Kaduna State.
“This is undemocratic and against the Peace Accord all parties signed up for just a few weeks ago.
“I urge President Muhammadu Buhari to call on all parties to call their supporters and members to order and to ensure that campaigns, just as with the elections themselves, are kept free, fair and safe. –AA,” the PDP candidate tweeted.
