Kuje Council Chairman Under Fire for APC Ultimatum
Area Council Chairman Mr Danjuma Shekwolo has come under fire for threatening to chase out residents who refuse to vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the upcoming general elections. The Kuje Area Council Chairman made the statement at a meeting with loyalists on August 25, 2026, where he boasted that he informed residents in his area council to be prepared to vacate the area if they refuse to vote for the APC.
Amnesty International Condemns Threats of Violence
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned Shekwolo's statement as a call to violence and a threat to the freedom of association and liberty of persons. The global human rights organisation described the comments as an attack on freedom of association and liberty of persons. In a statement on X, Shekwolo was described as a danger to society and called on the authorities to hold him accountable.
Shekwolo's statement has also sparked reactions online, with observers tagging it a threat against the electorate's right to exercise their franchise for the party and candidate of their choice. The statement has been widely condemned, with many calling for Shekwolo to be held accountable for his actions.
FCT Minister's Comments Raise Eyebrows
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has also come under fire for his comments on the Osun State election. Wike boasted that he would have been involved should President Tinubu have considered the Osun State elections a must-win; he would have been involved, and he would have won the election for the APC. This statement has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the Minister's role in the election.
Similarly, Osun State Senator Francis Fadahunsi encouraged APC supporters in Ilesa to beat up and kill members of the Accord Party ahead of the Osun State election. This statement has been widely condemned, with many calling for Fadahunsi to be held accountable for his actions.
Campaigns for 2027 Elections Intensify
Campaigns for the presidency and national assembly positions have started ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC recently released a Presidential campaign list, which sparked criticism for the inclusion of public servants, including the Director General of the National Identity Management Council, who was appointed the DG for the Data Management of the Tinubu campaign. The criticism has prompted the APC to recall the list for further review.
The leading opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress and the Nigerian Democratic Congress, are also expected to announce their campaign council in the coming weeks. As the campaigns intensify, many are calling for politicians to respect the rights of citizens to make their own choices in the upcoming elections.
Shekwolo's statement has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for him to be held accountable for his actions. The police and other security agencies must immediately halt any plans to use violence on people for their political choices. The people's right to political choices must be respected and upheld.
Source: Pulse.ng
