Ex-IGP Adamu, Wadada supporters clash at APC rally in Nasarawa – Daily Trust

There was a quick second of stress at the APC Presidential marketing campaign rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State on Wednesday when supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, responded to Governor Abdullahi Sule’s chant in assist of the APC candidate.

Governor Sule, whereas addressing the gang at the rally, led a chant of “Wadada Gwamna” (that means “Wadada for Governor”) to advertise the APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.

Almost instantly, supporters of the SDP candidate who have been additionally at the venue responded with a counter-chant of “IG Gwamna” (that means “IG for Governor”) in assist of Mohammed Abubakar Adamu.

Supporters of Wadada intensified their very own chant of “Wadada Gwamna” at the identical time, triggering a loud clash of chants between the 2 camps throughout the rally grounds.

Security personnel at the venue swiftly moved in to push again these chanting the rival slogan to revive order and permit the programme to proceed.

Supporters of the previous IGP, nonetheless, claimed they have been at the rally to not disrupt the occasion, however to indicate assist for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to them, their presence was meant to reveal backing for President Tinubu’s re-election, though they assist SDP candidate Mohammed Abubakar Adamu for the governorship seat in Nasarawa State.

The incident didn’t disrupt the occasion, as Governor Sule continued his deal with, urging supporters to vote for APC candidates from high to backside in the final election.

The rally was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, and different key get together leaders.