Bomba Dauda
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of the wife of Hon. Edward John Auta Pama, a prominent party chieftain and outspoken critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state.
In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Hon. Maria Dogo, the PDP described the incident as “barbaric” and accused the state government of using security agencies to clamp down on dissenting voices.
According to the PDP, the abduction — which reportedly took place earlier today and allegedly involved the police and other government-linked operatives — is a continuation of a pattern of harassment aimed at silencing opposition figures.
“This blatant abuse of power underscores the Uba Sani-led administration’s growing intolerance for criticism,” the statement said. “We demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mrs. Auta Pama. Any harm to her, her family, or Hon. Edward Auta will be blamed squarely on the Kaduna State Government and its coercive agents.”
The party also recalled that Hon. Edward Auta was previously invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) on June 5, 2025, over a Facebook post in which he criticized the poor state of road infrastructure in Kaduna.
The PDP called on the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to immediately intervene, halt the harassment of law-abiding citizens, and redirect their resources toward addressing real security threats.
“We will continue to monitor developments and ensure the public remains informed,” the statement concluded.
