By Khalid Idris Doya
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Leaders Coalition, a political pressure group, has condemned the alleged attack on Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, by a top official of the Bauchi State Government. The incident occurred last Friday while the Minister was in the entourage of Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who was in Bauchi for the turbaning ceremony of the state's former governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN), as the first Makama Babba in the hierarchy of Bauchi Emirate Council.
The coalition described the alleged attack as "unbecoming" and "brazen," reflecting negatively on governance and democratic norms and values. In a press statement signed by the coalition's coordinator, Musa G. Khalid, they called for an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
"This brazen act reflects negatively on governance and democratic norms and values of not only the APC or PDP, but would have far-reaching consequences on the electorate or critical stakeholders, and the generality of the people as well," Khalid said. "There is a need for the political parties and political stakeholders and gladiators in the state to have a round table and thoroughly discuss issues of such magnitude ahead of the forthcoming electioneering campaigns."
The coalition also urged the PDP to take stern measures against its officials involved in the incident, particularly the top official who allegedly harassed the Minister. "Unless the PDP takes a stern measure against its officials while putting its house in order against such unbecoming acts, the scenario would possibly escalate to something differently unpredictable," Khalid warned.
The APC Young Leaders Coalition further called on the Bauchi State Government and its officials to focus on addressing their concerns with the EFCC, especially the allegations of billions of naira financial scam, rather than maligning or attacking the reputation of APC members. "Any attempt by PDP agents to malign or attack the reputation of any APC chieftain will henceforth not be tolerated," Khalid emphasized.
The incident has sparked controversy, with reports suggesting that the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Rt. Hon. Auwal Mohammed Jatau, was involved in the alleged attack. However, the Deputy Governor has denied the allegations through his media officer, Muslim Lawal.
By Khalid Idris Doya
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Leaders Coalition, a political pressure group, has condemned the alleged attack on Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, by a top official of the Bauchi State Government. The incident occurred last Friday while the Minister was in the entourage of Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who was in Bauchi for the turbaning ceremony of the state's former governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN), as the first Makama Babba in the hierarchy of Bauchi Emirate Council.
The coalition described the alleged attack as "unbecoming" and "brazen," reflecting negatively on governance and democratic norms and values. In a press statement signed by the coalition's coordinator, Musa G. Khalid, they called for an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to prevent reoccurrence in the future.
"This brazen act reflects negatively on governance and democratic norms and values of not only the APC or PDP, but would have far-reaching consequences on the electorate or critical stakeholders, and the generality of the people as well," Khalid said. "There is a need for the political parties and political stakeholders and gladiators in the state to have a round table and thoroughly discuss issues of such magnitude ahead of the forthcoming electioneering campaigns."
The coalition also urged the PDP to take stern measures against its officials involved in the incident, particularly the top official who allegedly harassed the Minister. "Unless the PDP takes a stern measure against its officials while putting its house in order against such unbecoming acts, the scenario would possibly escalate to something differently unpredictable," Khalid warned.
The APC Young Leaders Coalition further called on the Bauchi State Government and its officials to focus on addressing their concerns with the EFCC, especially the allegations of billions of naira financial scam, rather than maligning or attacking the reputation of APC members. "Any attempt by PDP agents to malign or attack the reputation of any APC chieftain will henceforth not be tolerated," Khalid emphasized.
The incident has sparked controversy, with reports suggesting that the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Rt. Hon. Auwal Mohammed Jatau, was involved in the alleged attack. However, the Deputy Governor has denied the allegations through his media officer, Muslim Lawal.
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