The Nasarawa Youth Support Group has rejected allegations linking former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, to the disruption that occurred during Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Lafia, Nasarawa State.
The group described the allegation by the Nasarawa State Government as misleading, unfortunate and politically motivated, insisting that available video footage of the incident raised questions about the government’s claims.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the group said footage circulating publicly showed some of the youths involved in the alleged disruption waving All Progressives Congress (APC) flags and participating in the event.
It argued that the footage did not establish any connection between Adamu and those involved, questioning the basis upon which the state government linked the former police chief and his supporters to the incident.
The group also faulted the government for making what it described as serious allegations against Adamu, a governorship candidate, without presenting credible evidence to support the claims.
Defending Adamu’s political activities, the group said his campaign had remained peaceful and issue-driven, with engagements focused on presenting practical solutions to the challenges confronting Nasarawa State.
It maintained that his campaign had prioritised dialogue, peaceful political participation and respectful engagement with voters, adding that there had been no reported incidents of violence or disruption associated with his campaign activities.
The group called for an impartial and professional investigation into the incident, urging the Department of State Services (DSS) to establish the identities and political affiliations of those involved before drawing conclusions about their alleged sponsors.
It further cautioned the Nasarawa State Government against using its position to discredit political opponents or create unnecessary political tension in the state.
The statement stressed that the state needed a political campaign centred on development, governance and the welfare of residents rather than what it described as unsubstantiated accusations.
The Nasarawa Youth Support Group reaffirmed Adamu’s commitment to a peaceful campaign and urged political actors and their supporters to uphold democratic values and conduct themselves with restraint.
