The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum has defended its meeting held in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday, dismissing criticism from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as an attempt to politicise insecurity.
The meeting took place days after attacks in parts of Zamfara claimed several lives.
ADC had urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state, accusing PDP governors of holding a political gathering instead of showing empathy to victims.
ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said, “The photos of PDP governors in full ceremonial robes, grinning for the camera, is totally out of place in an environment that still reeks of so much blood and sorrow.”
In response, the PDP Governors’ Forum said the meeting was pre-scheduled and focused on national issues, including security.
Emmanuel Agbo, Director-General of the forum, said the governors commended Zamfara State’s efforts in curbing insecurity but condemned continued killings in Katsina, Plateau, Niger, Benue, and other parts of the country, calling on the federal government to act.
The PDP forum also criticised ADC for what it described as a lack of understanding and urged the party to show genuine remorse if it wished to reconcile with the PDP.
