Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary, stated that the PDP's allegations of military intimidation and deployment inside polling centers are baseless and lack proof. He emphasized that the Nigerian military's primary goal is to protect communities from bandits, and the PDP's attempts to drag the military into partisan politics are reckless and irresponsible.
Idris Gusau also criticized the PDP's narrative that the APC has lost support in Zamfara, citing the recent bye-election results as evidence of the PDP's declining popularity. He urged the PDP to focus on delivering good governance instead of resorting to propaganda and attacking institutions.
The APC publicity secretary commended the security agencies for preventing the PDP's alleged plans to disrupt the election using thugs and militia groups. He also called on the police to investigate the source of firearms given to the thugs and to hold those responsible accountable.
This development comes amid a history of tensions between the APC and PDP in Zamfara State, with previous allegations of violence and intimidation. The APC has consistently denied these allegations, instead accusing the PDP of attempting to manipulate the electoral process.