Ahmed Makarfi, a former governor of Kaduna, has alleged that the state government is planning to arrest some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on
Adamu was arrested on Wednesday alongside El Abbas Muhammed and Talib Mohammed, PDP youth leaders over allegations of incitement.
Markarfi said those listed for arrest are from Kudan, Sanga, Igabi, Lere, Kachia, Jaba, and Kaduna north LGAs of the state. “Our attention has been drawn to a list of 80 of our field officers, drawn up by the government to be arrested and detained until after the elections. This has grievous implications,” the statement reads.“Adamu is still in detention and we don’t know the alleged offences. He has also not been charged to court, it is a very sad development.”
In a separate statement, Ibrahim Wusono, PDP secretary in Kaduna, called for the release of the three PDP chieftains.“We condemn the intimidation and harassment of our members and demand their immediate release,” the statement reads.
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