Kaduna power brokers plot Usman’s recall from Senate for alleged lacklustre performance

Kaduna power brokers plot Usman’s recall after less than 2 years on the job

By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor

Power brokers in Kaduna have demanded the recall of Senator Lawal Usman (APC, Kaduna Central) over his alleged failure to perform by speaking up to fight for the masses in the throes of economic hardship.

The Kaduna Elders Forum (KEF) alleged that Usman, who recently alleged an assassination attempt on him, has failed to deliver on his campaign promises.

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In the history of Senatorial representation in the state, no elected lawmaker has performed below expectation like Usman, according to a statement issued by KEF.

The statement, signed by KEF Chairman Inuwa Rigasa, demanded his recall and expressed disappointment over his claim of assassination attempt when he has failed to fight for the masses.

Rigasa berated Usman, who was elected to the Senate in 2023, for raising an alarm over attempted assassination without providing detailed information on the allegation.

He noted that the police in a press release said: “Without mincing words, the [Kaduna State Police] Command is yet to receive any formal complaint from the distinguished Senator, aside from this astonishing publication on the social media, and all efforts to contact him proved abortive.”

Rigasa in own statement stressed that “Worst of all, we were embarrassed when Senator Lawal Adamu posted that he was attacked by thugs in Kaduna during New Year Day.

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“We did set up the machinery to investigate and confirm the veracity of the attack claim and as at the time is issuing this press statement neither the police nor members of Kawo communities have confirmed the occurrence of such incident.

“At this stage, we can no longer contain his excuses thus we are demanding his recall immediately from the Senate.

“It is unfortunate that despite being in the red chamber for over 18 months Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has remained mute and unaccessible to his constituents.”