From Senate to Scorn: Kaduna Women Label Lawan a Political Liability

By Grace Edema

The Kaduna Central Women Forum (KACEWOF) has strongly criticized former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, labeling him a “political liability” whose years in the National Assembly brought little or no meaningful benefit to Nigerians.

The criticism followed reports of a petition 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, purportedly at the request of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Coordinator, Hajiya Binta Garba, KACEWOF faulted Lawan for attempting to discredit what it described as a “free, fair, and credible” election.

The group accused Lawan of neglecting his legislative duties, insisting that his long stay in the Senate yielded little impact.

“Senator Lawan has consistently deceived the people with empty rhetoric. He has failed in his responsibilities, lied to his constituents, and reduced himself to a bench warmer in the Senate. After years of occupying high offices, he remains a liability rather than an asset to Nigeria’s democracy,” the statement read.

KACEWOF further accused the former Senate President of pursuing personal ambitions while ignoring the welfare of ordinary Nigerians, saying his tenure was marked more by political maneuvering than by reforms or people-centered policies.

The forum called on Nigerians to rise above “the culture of recycled leaders” and demand accountability from public officials.

“Our democracy can only progress when performance becomes the yardstick for relevance, not longevity in office. Leaders must be judged by the impact they leave, not the titles they hold,” the group declared.

KACEWOF urged voters to remain vigilant and to reject leaders it described as “spent forces” who have overstayed their welcome in Nigeria’s poli