The Kano branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently locked in a bitter feud with popular comedian and social media influencer, Dan Bello. The APC has accused Bello of spreading fake news and malicious propaganda against the party and its members, leading to public outrage and calls for his arrest.
The controversy began when Bello, known for his satirical skits and humorous takes on current events, posted a video on his social media platforms, allegedly exposing corruption within the APC Kano. The video, which quickly gained widespread attention, contained receipts and documents that Bello claimed were evidence of embezzlement and mismanagement by party officials.
In response, APC Kano issued a statement condemning Bello’s actions, accusing him of trying to damage the party’s reputation. The statement said, “We are deeply disappointed by the malicious and baseless accusations leveled by Dan Bello against our party and its members. We demand that he immediately retract his statement and apologize for spreading false information.”
The APC’s call for Bello’s arrest has sparked outrage among his supporters, who say the comedian is being targeted for exercising his right to freedom of expression. Many have taken to social media to express their support for Bello, using hashtags such as #IStandWithDanBello and #FreeDanBello.
Political analysts have weighed in, suggesting that the APC Kano response could be an attempt to silence critics and suppress dissent. This is a worrying development for the state of democracy in Kano, said political commentator Aisha Umar. It sends a clear message that those in power will not tolerate any form of criticism or opposition.
