Muaz Magaji, a critic of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, has been invited by the police in Kano.
Mr Magaji, a former commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, was fired by Mr Ganduje over “insensitive comments” over the death of Chief of Staff to the president, Abba Kyari.
Since leaving the government, the former commissioner has been critical of the governor for his leadership style and involving his family in the state affairs.
Following the emergence of Senator Shekarau-led faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, the former commissioner joined the faction.
Confirming the invitation to DAILY NIGERIAN, Mr Magaji he was called on phone by the police to appear at the command’s headquarters in Kano for questioning.
He said the invitation might not be unconnecting with his criticisms against the governor.
Spokesman for the command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said he was invited following a complaint filed against him at the command.