The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has suspended his campaign activities following the death of three party members in a road accident.
The victims, who were from Jema’a Local Government Area, reportedly died while returning home after attending a party meeting in Kaduna.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, Bawa expressed sadness over the incident, describing the deaths as a painful loss to the affected families and the PDP in the state.
He announced the suspension of the inauguration of his campaign council and other related activities scheduled for Saturday, saying they had been postponed indefinitely.
The deceased were identified as Caleb Ishaya Alot, PDP Secretary in Jema’a LGA; Mercy Achi, Women Leader in Wise Ward; and Charity Bahago, a party member from the same ward.
Bawa extended his condolences to their families, the people of Jema’a, and the state PDP while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
