Kaduna, Nigeria — The Kaduna Central Stakeholders Forum has issued a stinging critique of Senator Lawal Adamu, the lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, accusing him of failing to provide tangible legislative representation and deceiving his constituents with what they termed “superficial social media antics.”
In a statement signed by the Forum’s Coordinator, Dr. Mustapha Ibrahim, the group condemned Senator Adamu—popularly known as “LA”—for substituting serious lawmaking with “hollow digital activism,” particularly through his repeated Facebook commentaries.
“Someone who can’t stand up in the Senate and speak on behalf of his people is pretending to be doing well by simply posting on Facebook,” the statement read. “This is an insult to the intelligence of the people who voted him into office.”
The backlash follows a recent Facebook post by Senator Adamu in which he criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly abandoning the long-suffering Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. In the post, the senator lamented:
“Renewed agony. You abandoned the Abuja-Kaduna road—a very important road that connects the economic growth of the North and Southern Nigeria—yet you are spending over 700 billion naira on an existing airport.”
While the comment garnered engagement from some online followers, the stakeholders dismissed it as political showmanship lacking in legislative weight. They argued that real change for Kaduna Central cannot be achieved through viral posts but through deliberate advocacy, active participation in Senate debates, and policy formulation that addresses insecurity, infrastructure decay, and youth unemployment plaguing the district.
“Representation is not a Facebook popularity contest. Our people need action, not empty online rhetoric,” the Forum emphasized, urging Senator Adamu to rise to the occasion and use his platform in the National Assembly to make substantial contributions rather than “outsourcing his responsibilities to the algorithm.”
The stakeholders also expressed concern that despite the pressing challenges in the district—including rampant bandit attacks, infrastructural decline, and worsening poverty—Senator Adamu has not tabled any motion or sponsored meaningful legislation to address these crises.
“This is not the time for theatrical outrage on social media. Kaduna Central deserves serious, articulate, and focused representation that can bring results, not just noise,” the statement concluded.
As political analysts weigh in on the senator’s performance, many agree that the growing tension between digital advocacy and real-world legislative impact is becoming a defining test for lawmakers across Nigeria. Whether Senator Adamu will heed the call for deeper engagement remains to be seen.
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