Zamfara chairman calls attack on AA presidential candidate cowardly

The Zamfara State chapter of the Action Alliance (AA) has condemned the assault on its 2027 presidential candidate, Aare Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, calling the incident an attack on democracy.
The party announced its stance in a statement released on Sunday in Gusau by state chairman Shehu Hussaini Waziri.

The statement said the attack took place on Saturday at a burial ceremony in Ekusa, Odo Otin Local Government Area, Osun State.

Waziri said the incident was an attempt to intimidate opposition parties and erode democratic principles.

“This cowardly act is a direct assault on democracy and an attempt to intimidate the opposition,” he said.

The party urged security agencies to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.

Waziri said Omoaje and his supporters would continue to pursue justice, peaceful coexistence, and national development in spite of the attack.

He urged members and supporters to stay calm, law‑abiding, and peaceful while security agencies conduct investigations.

The chairman also emphasized the need to protect political actors and citizens, noting that safety and security are vital to the country’s democratic process.