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'Unlike ADC, We Do Not Play Politics With Human Lives'

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Aug 25, 2025

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The forum, in a statement on Sunday by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, said defectors who realise their mistake would be welcomed back if they show "genuine regret.ÔÇØ

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The response came after ADC leaders and some Zamfara residents condemned the PDP governors' dinner in Gusau, Zamfara State.

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Critics described the gathering as "insensitive,ÔÇØ arguing that it took place while residents were still mourning victims of bandit attacks.

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ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, branded the event an "insensitive jamboree,ÔÇØ accusing PDP governors of ignoring the people's suffering.

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However, the PDP governors dismissed the accusations, stating that they were baseless and driven by frustration.

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The forum stated, "Ordinarily, we would have ignored them, but we need to correct the false impression being pushed to the public.

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"The meeting was planned long before, and unlike ADC, we do not play politics with human lives.ÔÇØ

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The forum maintained that the Gusau meeting was not a social jamboree but a platform where major national issues, especially insecurity, were discussed.

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According to Agbo, the governors commended Zamfara's efforts to tackle insecurity but expressed concern over continued killings in Katsina, Plateau, Niger and Benue states.

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The forum further described ADC defectors as "prodigal childrenÔÇØ whose exit had brought more peace and focus to the PDP.

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"Since their departure, PDP has become stronger and more determined. The ADC, with its sense of entitlement, was a major obstacle to unity. That they cannot even see the importance of the security deliberations is not surprising,ÔÇØ the statement added.

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