Victor EzejaThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack on PDP supporters at the ongoing presidential campaign rally of the party in Kaduna State.
Suspected political thugs reportedly attacked Atiku’s supporters at the rally in Kaduna.
In a Twitter post on Monday afternoon, Atiku while condemning the act, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call all political parties to order to ensure that campaigns and elections proper are conducted in a free and fair atmosphere.
“I have just received emergency reports of attacks on PDP 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,” Atiku wrote.
On the attack in Zamfara State, the PDP presidential candidate said such “coordinated attacks” on the PDP members is a violation of the rights of Nigerians to peaceful assembly
“I condemn these attacks in entirety because it is an attempt to scuttle the lawful right of Nigerians to assemble peacefully and a direct attempt to suppress the legitimate campaigns of the PDP in the state,” Atiku added.
He reassured the PDP members in Zamfara State of his support and expressed his condolences to those who lost their friends and loved ones and also commiserated with other victims of the attack.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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