The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned Senator Elisha Abbo over alleged assault of a sales lady at a sex toy shop in Abuja recently.
It will be recalled that the Senator was seen in a video that went viral on the social media assaulting the said lady for allegedly abusing him on May 11, 2019.
However, a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan and made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, said that the Party as a law-abiding and upstanding party, detested and completely condemn such act of lawlessness and callousness as exhibited in the video and would therefore never condone it.
The statement stated that the party was also shocked that the harmless victim of the unprovoked assault was said to be a nursing mother, who ought to be protected.
It added that though the action was a personal conduct of an individual which had no bearing with the culture of the party, the PDP however held that no responsible person would condone such an attitude.
“In the light of this, the NWC has commenced investigation into the matter and summons Senator Elisha Abbo in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP and code of conduct of our members.
“In the same vein, the party has taken note of the immediate action taken by the Senate.
“The PDP, at all levels of engagement, is reputed for her utmost respect and commitment towards the rights, safety and well being of our citizens, particularly our women and cannot tolerate any callous assault on any Nigerian”, the statement said.
PDP therefore assured Nigerians that it would always stand on the side of justice and would never spare a thought in taking action on any of its members found wanting, particularly those elected or appointed into public offices.
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