By Hafsat Mamany
Kaduna
Tension reportedly erupted along Zaria Road in Kaduna when a group of youths allegedly confronted and chased Senator Lawal Adamu, popularly known as Mr LA, out of the area during a condolence visit.
The incident was said to have occurred while the Senator, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District, was visiting family members of the late Councillor, Hon. Ado Dankula, to commiserate with them over the death of their relative.
According to eyewitnesses, the youths expressed anger over what they described as poor representation, accusing the Senator of allegedly abandoning his constituents for more than three years after securing their votes.
One of the youths, who spoke with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, alleged that Senator Adamu had become largely inaccessible since relocating to Abuja, rarely visiting the constituency or attending community events.
He claimed that the Senator’s alleged absence had generated resentment among constituents who expected greater visibility, accessibility and engagement from their elected representative.
He further alleged that the youths were dissatisfied with the Senator’s limited participation in issues affecting the constituency and his alleged inability to adequately respond to their concerns and needs.
It reportedly took the swift intervention of security personnel to disperse the youths and rescue the Senator from the situation and whisk him away from the scene.
The youth also alleged that the Senator had only recently intensified visits to constituents because of his reported interest in seeking another term in office in the 2027 general elections.
“We say no to leaders who seek public office for personal gains and interests. We are ready to come out en masse and vote him out,” the youth said.
He added that the confrontation was intended to demonstrate the youths’ dissatisfaction with what they perceived as the senator’s poor performance and prolonged absence from the constituency, although he acknowledged that physically confronting or attacking the lawmaker was inappropriate.
The incident comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with elected officials and prospective candidates increasingly engaging constituents across their respective constituencies.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from Senator Lawal Adamu or his representatives regarding the alleged confrontation, the circumstances surrounding the incident or the allegations made by the youths.
