The Kaduna State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the abduction of Hon. Edward John Auta Pama’s wife, describing the act as “barbaric” and demanding her immediate and unconditional release.
The PDP alleged that the abduction was facilitated by operatives of the Nigerian Police, noting that Hon. Auta is an outspoken critic of the Senator Uba Sani-led All Progressives Congress, APC administration.
Hon. Auta had been invited by the Department of State Services, DSS, on June 5, 2025, following a Facebook post criticizing the poor state of road construction in Kaduna State.
According to the PDP statement, “The abduction of Hon. Auta Pama’s wife is a shameful and cowardly act. We demand her immediate and unconditional release. Should anything untoward happen to her or any member of her family, the Kaduna State Government and its agents of coercion will be held responsible.”
The PDP has called on the Inspector General of Police to rein in his personnel and direct them to desist from harassing law-abiding citizens, urging the police to focus on addressing real security challenges rather than acting as instruments of political repression.
The party assured that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep the public informed.