The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kaduna State, Usman S. Bawa, has petitioned the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the alleged removal of his campaign billboards in Jere, Kagarko LGA.
In a letter addressed to the NSA, dated Thursday, October 22, 2026, he called for an impartial investigation into the reported removal of the campaign materials.
Parts of the petition read, "There is the need to establish the identities, affiliations, and authority of the individuals involved. Determine whether the individuals were members of the Nigerian Armed Forces or any other security or government agency."
He further called for proper investigation of eyewitness reports concerning the alleged threat to shoot persons who attempted to photograph or record the incident.
According to him, eyewitnesses said the individuals removed the campaign billboards and warned persons present not to take photographs or record videos, saying that they will shoot anyone who attempted to do so.
The gubernatorial candidate added, "l respectively request that these matters be investigated and that relevant authorities determine whether any person acted without lawful authority, whether any threat was made, and whether any offence or breach of procedure occured."
Kaduna: PDP guber candidate petitions NSA over alleged removal of campaign billboards