APGA raises alarm over attack on Reps candidate’s vehicle

The motor vehicle belonging to Innocent Umar Jabayang, the candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency for the upcoming general elections, was reportedly targeted by political extremists over the weekend in Yorro Local Government Area. The incident has sparked reactions throughout the constituency.

Jabayang's gubernatorial candidate for Taraba State, Danji Usman Shiddi, has condemned the act and urged security forces to investigate the matter and bring those accountable to justice. Shiddi emphasized that the incident is an affront to democratic principles and political tolerance, asserting that elections should be decided based on ideas and persuasion instead of coercion and violence.

He appealed to the state Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other pertinent stakeholders to probe the incident and deter further aggression. Shiddi reiterated APGA's dedication to peaceful campaigning and pledged that the incident would not deter their mobilization efforts for the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on the matter, Jabayang appealed to the state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, to swiftly enforce Taraba State's anti-thuggery law. Concerned about the rise in political violence and alleged biased enforcement in the state, Jabayang urged his supporters to maintain composure and refrain from actions that could incite unrest.