By Williams Ago, Gombe
The Gombe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Adamu Abdullahi Danko, an aide to the Chief of Staff at Government House Gombe, physically assaulting Abdulraman Abubakar, a ward councillor.
The footage, which has sparked widespread outrage online, depicts the aide attacking the councillor in an act widely condemned as impunity. Both men are prominent members of the ruling APC party.
Moses Kyari, the State Publicity Secretary of the party in a press statement to journalists expressed the party's concern over what it described as "deeply troubling and falls far short of the values, discipline, and democratic culture that the APC stands for".
The statement unequivocally condemned the violent act and unlawful conduct while announcing that a comprehensive internal investigation had been launched. It stated also that the individuals involved have been summoned to ascertain both the immediate and underlying causes of the incident.
It said the decisive step was necessary to uphold accountability, safeguard the integrity of the party, and ensure that corrective measures are taken to prevent future recurrence.
The statement reads further: "For the avoidance of doubt, the party categorically affirms that the action in question was undertaken solely at the individual’s own volition.
"He acted independently, taking the law into his own hands, without any instruction, approval, or authorisation from the party or any government office.
"Such conduct is wholly unacceptable, runs contrary to the values we uphold, and will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
"The party also commends the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari for his prompt action in suspending the aide, Adamu Abdullahi Danko, pending the outcome of investigations, which is a demonstration of commitment to discipline and justice.
"The party assures the general public that the ongoing investigation will be thorough, transparent, and firmly guided by the Constitution of the APC, relevant laws, and established procedures,” among other things.
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