A political pressure group, the Nasarawa United Forum (NUF), has criticised Senator Aliyu Wadada over comments allegedly made against fellow governorship aspirant and former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, describing the conduct as inappropriate and divisive.

The group, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Coordinator, Abdulaziz Abba, accused the senator of resorting to attacks on other contenders instead of engaging in issue-based politics ahead of the governorship race in Nasarawa State.

According to the forum, Wadada’s remarks during a television interview on Wednesday amounted to an unnecessary assault on another aspirant and did not reflect the level of decorum expected from leaders seeking public office.

Abba said the organisation considered it necessary to respond, stressing that silence in the face of what it termed unfair attacks would amount to failing the people of the state.

The forum particularly took exception to comments relating to security in Nasarawa State, warning that such matters should not be trivialised for political advantage.

It noted that insecurity remains a sensitive challenge capable of discouraging investment, slowing economic growth and disrupting livelihoods, especially in a state strategically located near the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The statement further maintained that any attempt to downplay security concerns in the state was misguided, insisting that safety of lives and property must remain a priority for all political actors.

NUF urged governorship aspirants to focus on programmes and ideas capable of advancing the state rather than personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric.

The group also called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State to caution members against actions that could deepen divisions ahead of the party’s primary election.

It added that it would continue to speak out against what it described as unjust attacks on any aspirant, regardless of political alignment.