‘His conduct deserves investigation’ – Atiku’s aide backs police probe over NDC candidate gun display

Paul Ibe, a Special Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed support for the decision by the Kano State Police Command to question NDC senatorial candidate Aminu Abdullahi Warkal. Ibe deemed Warkal's alleged conduct, which allegedly involved displaying a firearm at a political gathering in Kano, as unacceptable and in need of investigation.

He further emphasized that the same scrutiny must be extended to politicians across all parties. Ibe questioned the disparity in treatment, asserting that opposition politicians should not be subject to leniency while similar behavior from members of the ruling party would result in a different response. He also welcomed the invitation extended to Edo State APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe, whose comment "AK-47 fire" gained widespread attention.

Ibe called for transparency in the investigations into similar cases, urging Nigerians to know the outcome of these inquiries. He warned that selective enforcement of laws could embolden offenders, foster retaliation, and erode public trust in law enforcement agencies. Ibe stressed the importance of a uniform approach, where the same offence warrants the same investigation, irrespective of one's political affiliation.

He urged every political party and individual to curtail threats and intimidation, reminding that agreement to disagree should not equate to threats or acts of intimidation. The legal and security agencies, according to Ibe, must ensure that the law is applied equally to all politicians, with no room for immunity based on party alignment.