ASHENEWS reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has assured that its supporters will not engage in political violence even as the party continues with its electioneering towards the 2023 general elections.
“The Sokoto State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council has reemphasized it’s commitment to embarking on an electioneering campaign without violence despite intense provocation from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state,” the party’s leader, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko said after the Council’s meeting Thursday evening.
Speaking to newsmen, the former Governor of the State also rejected all insinuations and allegations to the effect that the APC is responsible for the increased repeated violent clashes and counter-clashes during political campaigns in the last one month within the state.
The caucus meeting was held sequel to the outcome of a briefing by the heads of security agencies with political parties in the state, which was attended by State APC Chairman, Isa Sadiq Achida.
It will be recalled that violent clashes have become a regular occurrence within the state recently to the extent that Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar only a few days ago also called on politicians to carry out their campaigns in a peaceful and violence-free environment.
Wammako who is also the APC Senatorial candidate for Sokoto South Senatorial zone reassured party faithfuls , residents and the general public of the party’s resolve to commit itself to a very peaceful electioneering campaign.
He called on the PDP to endeavor to disarm it’s youth wing and educate them on the need for peace and tranquility as we approach the general elections.
“The All Progressives Congress as a party is made up of decent and peace loving citizens and we encourage all residents of Sokoto to abhor violence and embrace peace during this period and in future” Wammako said.
The caucus meeting was attended by the Director General of the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, and Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi and other party bigwigs.
