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The Nasarawa Youth Support Group, NYSG, has accused the Nasarawa State Government of making politically motivated allegations against former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, over the disruption of activities during Vice President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Lafia.
The group rejected claims linking Adamu and his supporters to the incident, insisting that available video footage of the disruption raised questions about the government’s allegations.
Mr Shettima visited Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, amid reports of a disruption during activities organised for his visit.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Secretary, Haruna Suleman, the group described the allegations against Adamu as unfortunate, misleading and politically motivated.
It said footage of the incident circulating on social media showed some of the youths allegedly involved in the disruption waving All Progressives Congress (APC) flags and participating in the event.
According to the group, the footage raised questions about the decision to associate the incident with supporters of Adamu, who is a governorship candidate in the state.
“The government must explain how it arrived at its conclusion linking the former IGP to the incident when the available video evidence appears to point in a different direction,” the statement said.
The group accused the state government of making serious allegations against a political opponent without presenting credible evidence to substantiate them.
It also defended Adamu’s political activities, describing his campaign as peaceful, issue-based and focused on providing solutions to the challenges facing Nasarawa State.
The group said the former police chief had consistently engaged residents through dialogue and presented his political agenda without resorting to insults, inflammatory statements or attacks on opponents.
It further claimed that no incidents of violence or disruption had been associated with his campaign activities.
NYSG said it would reject any attempt to link Adamu or his supporters to the disruption without credible evidence.
The group, however, called for a thorough investigation, urging the Department of State Services (DSS) to establish the identities and political affiliations of those involved before drawing conclusions about their sponsors.
It said the investigation must be impartial, professional and guided by facts rather than political considerations.
“We appeal to the Department of State Services (DSS) to establish the identities and affiliations of those involved before concluding their sponsors or political loyalties,” it said.
The youth group also urged the Nasarawa State Government to exercise restraint and avoid using its position to discredit political opponents or create unnecessary tension in the state.
It said the state needed a political atmosphere where campaigns focused on development, governance and the welfare of residents rather than unsubstantiated allegations.
Adamu, according to the group, remained committed to peaceful political engagement and had urged political actors and their supporters to conduct themselves with dignity and respect for democratic values.
