The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the attack on one of its prominent chieftains, Hon. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, during a wedding ceremony in Gusau.
In a statement released by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, the APC expressed shock and disappointment over the incident, which occurred at Rabi’a Jum’at Mosque during the wedding of Alhaji Siddi Daki Takwas’ children.
Hon. Shinkafi revealed that the attack stemmed from his remarks about notorious bandits’ leader Bello Turji. He explained that some individuals attempted to harm him during the event.
The APC described the behavior of the attackers as uncharacteristic and unacceptable, stating, “We noticed with shock how the incident unfolded, as some youths, joined by irate individuals, displayed such bad manners. This is not reflective of our party’s values or those of our members.”
The party emphasized the importance of resolving grievances through established channels, urging members to avoid violence. “Our party has proper, coordinated procedures for addressing issues. Resorting to violence is unacceptable,” the statement read.
Reaffirming its commitment to the safety of its members, the APC assured party members and leaders that measures would be taken to protect their safety and dignity.
The party also highlighted its ongoing reconciliation initiative, which aims to foster peaceful conflict resolution not only within the APC but also with members of other political parties.
“We stress that deviant behavior, especially against members of other political parties, is completely unacceptable. We encourage everyone to engage in dialogue and present grievances through appropriate channels,” the statement added.
The APC vowed to take decisive action against those involved in the attack, calling on youths to refrain from such acts and embrace peaceful methods of conflict resolution.
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