The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the assault of a woman by a senator elected on its platform, Elisha Abbo, of Adamawa North.
In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said it was shocked that the victim was a nursing mother ‘who ought to be protected’.
The party’s presidential candidate in February 2019 elections, Atiku Abubakar, had earlier called on the party to discipline Abbo.
“The PDP, as a law-abiding and upstanding party, detests and completely condemn such act of lawlessness and callousness as exhibited in the video and will therefore never condone it.
“Our party is also shocked that the harmless victim of the unprovoked assault is said to be a nursing mother, who ought to be protected.
“Though this is a personal conduct of an individual which has no bearing with the culture of our party, the PDP however holds that no responsible person will condone such an attitude.
“In the light of this, the NWC has commenced investigation into the matter and summons Senator Elisha Abbo in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP and code of conduct of our members.
“In the same vein, the party has taken note of the immediate action taken by the Senate.
“The PDP, at all levels of engagement, is reputed for her utmost respect and commitment towards the rights, safety and wellbeing of our citizens, particularly our women and cannot tolerate any callous assault on any Nigerian,” the party’s statement said.
The PDP assured that it would always stand on the side of justice.
