APC, ADC trade words over attack on Sokoto gov candidate’s convoy
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Verified Synthesis~48s readWhile the ADC accused the state-owned security outfits of attacking Dan’iya’s convoy, firing gunshots and detaining two Department of State Services operatives, the APC dismissed the allegations as fabricated claims intended to attract public sympathy and discredit the state government. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command confirmed that it was investigating the alleged incident.
Context & Background
- ✦The All Progressives Congress and the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, by personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and the state Community Guard.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:Dan’iya alleged that the incident occurred around 9pm on Friday, October 30, near the Sokoto Airport, shortly after he escorted former Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, to the airport for his return journey to Abuja.Friday:In a statement issued on Friday evening by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the ADC candidate claimed that the security personnel blocked his convoy and prevented it from proceeding, allegedly insisting that they were acting on orders from above to stop ADC members from entering the state.Sunday:The APC chairman also dismissed the allegation that security personnel were deployed to restrict ADC members from entering the state, saying the deployment was connected to preparations for a major traditional title conferment ceremony scheduled for Sunday.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- While the ADC accused the state-owned security outfits of attacking Dan’iya’s convoy, firing gunshots and detaining two Department of State Services operatives, the APC dismissed the allegations as fabricated claims intended to attract public sympathy and discredit the state government.
- Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command confirmed that it was investigating the alleged incident.
- The All Progressives Congress and the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, by personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and the state Community Guard.
Key Facts:Friday: Dan’iya alleged that the incident occurred around 9pm on Friday, October 30, near the Sokoto Airport, shortly after he escorted former Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, to the airport for his return journey to Abuja.Friday: In a statement issued on Friday evening by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the ADC candidate claimed that the security personnel blocked his convoy and prevented it from proceeding, allegedly insisting that they were acting on orders from above to stop ADC members from entering the state.Sunday: The APC chairman also dismissed the allegation that security personnel were deployed to restrict ADC members from entering the state, saying the deployment was connected to preparations for a major traditional title conferment ceremony scheduled for Sunday.Saturday: Speaking in a telephone conversation on Saturday, Adiya said the ceremony was expected to attract prominent personalities and visitors from different parts of the country, making adequate security arrangements necessary.
Editorial Excerpt
The APC and ADC in Sokoto State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya.
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While the ADC accused the state-owned security outfits of attacking Dan’iya’s convoy, firing gunshots and detaining two Department of State Services operatives, the APC dismissed the allegations as fabricated claims intended to attract public sympathy and discredit the state government.
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Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command confirmed that it was investigating the alleged incident.
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Dan’iya alleged that the incident occurred around 9pm on Friday, October 30, near the Sokoto Airport, shortly after he escorted former Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, to the airport for his return journey to Abuja.
