We are appealing to the IGP, DSS and all relevant security to intervene and stop the APC and Governor Matawalle from unlawfully using ...
, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Saturday protested an attack on the members of his party’s campaign team in Gusau, the state capital by thugs allegedly sponsored by the state government. Photos of vandalized vehicles and torched buildings were provided as evidence of the attacks.
where the plaintiffs are seeking Matawalle’s disqualification from the race over perjury charges arising from alleged certificate forgery and age falsification.Saturday’s statement condemning the attack of PDP political gathering by suspected thugs read in parts: “We are in a critical time. Unfortunately, we found ourselves in this mess. We thought thuggery and hooliganism had become a thing of the past in the state, but it has been resurrected by the APC and state government.
“Our entourage was attacked on our way to Gusau, by thugs sponsored by the APC and the state governor. Many of our vehicles were smashed and burnt during the attack. “We are appealing to the Inspector General of Police, Director General of Department of State Service, and all relevant security to intervene and stop the APC and Governor Matawalle from unlawfully using state apparatus and thugs to attack our campaign activities.“Governor Matawalle is trying to stifle the electioneering activities of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Dr. Dauda Lawal.
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