Kaduna Women Forum Blast Senator Lawan Over By-Election Petition

The Kaduna Central Women Forum (KACEWOF) has taken a swipe at former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, describing him as a “failure, liar, and bench warmer” during his years in the National Assembly.

Their criticism follows a petition reportedly filed by Senator Lawal Adamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The petition alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) unlawfully arrested and detained the PDP candidate in the August 16 by-election, allegedly at the behest of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

In a statement issued Tuesday, the group faulted Lawan for questioning the integrity of the poll, which it described as “free, fair, and credible.”

Signed by its Coordinator, Hajiya Binta Garba, KACEWOF accused the former Senate President of neglecting his legislative responsibilities, failing to sponsor people-oriented bills, and prioritizing personal ambition over national interest.

“Senator Lawan has consistently deceived the people with empty rhetoric. He has failed in his duties, lied to his constituents, and reduced himself to a bench warmer in the Senate. The time has come for Nigerians to demand accountability from leaders who have overstayed their relevance in our democracy,” the statement read.

The forum emphasized that Nigerians must begin to measure political relevance by performance and tangible achievements rather than longevity in office, stressing that democratic progress can only thrive when leaders are held accountable to the people.