The All Progressives Congress in Gombe State has condemned the alleged assault involving an aide to the state governor attached to the Office of the Chief of Staff and a serving councillor, following the circulation of a viral video of the incident.
The incident has also attracted condemnation from civil society organisations, including Amnesty International and the Gombe State Network of Civil Society Organisations, which have demanded justice and called for the immediate removal of the aide allegedly involved.
The viral footage shows a governor’s aide identified as Adamu Abdullahi Danko, allegedly assaulting a councillor, Abdulrahman Abubakar, who appeared defenceless during the confrontation.
Reacting to the development, the APC, in a statement issued by its Gombe State Publicity Secretary, Moses Kyari, expressed serious concern over the video, stating that the party unequivocally condemns all forms of violence and unlawful conduct.
“The incident is deeply troubling and inconsistent with the core values, discipline and democratic culture of the APC,” Kyari said.
He revealed that the party has initiated a comprehensive internal investigation into the matter and summoned all individuals involved to determine the cause of the altercation.
According to him, the step is aimed at ensuring accountability, protecting the integrity of the party and preventing a recurrence of such behaviour.
Kyari stressed that the actions captured in the viral video were carried out at the individual’s discretion and not on the instruction, approval or authorisation of the party or any government office.
“Taking the law into one’s hands is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” he added.
The APC spokesperson commended the Chief of Staff to the Gombe State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, for his swift decision to suspend the aide, Adamu Danko, pending the outcome of the investigation, describing the move as a clear demonstration of commitment to discipline and justice.
He assured the public that the investigation would be thorough and transparent, and conducted in line with the APC constitution, relevant laws and established procedures.
Kyari added that the probe would examine all material facts surrounding the incident, including the circumstances leading to it and a review of an audio message allegedly linked to the altercation.
