A fatal road accident along the Kaduna-Kachia Road in Kaduna State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of three chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party. The accident occurred around Makyali village and involved the party’s Secretary in Jema’a Local Government Area, Comrade Caleb I. Lot, the PDP Women Leader, Comrade Comfort, and other party members. According to Dr. Sale Pashi, Chairman of the PDP Chairmen Forum, Zone 3, Kaduna State, the three persons died instantly.
Dr. Sale Pashi announced the incident in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over the incident and describing it as one of the darkest and most heartbreaking moments for Jema’a Local Government Area, Zone 3, and the entire PDP family in Kaduna State. He described the deceased as loyal, dedicated, and committed party members whose contributions and sacrifices towards the growth of the PDP would remain cherished.
The deaths of the three PDP chieftains represent an irreplaceable loss, particularly at the grassroots level, where they played significant roles in the party’s political activities and development. Pashi said their deaths are a painful reminder of the fragility of human life and the immeasurable sorrow that accompanies the loss of loved ones. The incident has sent shockwaves to the PDP family and the entire nation.
In a separate development, the PDP State Chairmen Forum has threatened to take action against governors accused of harassing, intimidating, and killing the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum warned that it would no longer tolerate attacks on its candidates, insisting that political contests must not be used as an excuse for violence, intimidation, or murder.
Chairman of the forum, Austin Nwachukwu, issued the warning during a meeting between the PDP National Working Committee and state chairmen at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Nwachukwu disclosed that the forum had intervened in Ebonyi State over alleged intimidation, harassment, arrests, and killings of PDP candidates, accusing the state government of allowing the situation to persist.
The PDP State Chairmen Forum is submitting a petition to the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant security agencies over the alleged attacks. Nwachukwu said the forum will not take it lightly anymore if any of their candidates are harassed, intimidated, or killed because of mere elections. He expressed concern that some governors were allegedly antagonizing PDP candidates despite the party’s efforts to produce candidates for the forthcoming elections.
PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the party’s internal processes would continue to be guided by its constitution and established traditions. He commended the state chairmen for conducting nomination processes for aspirants seeking election into state assemblies, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and governorship positions across the 36 states. Mohammed expressed confidence that the party’s performance would contribute to the country’s progress.
Key points
- Three PDP chieftains died in a fatal road accident in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
- PDP State Chairmen Forum threatens action against governors harassing party candidates.
- Party vows to secure victory in 2027 elections.
