2027: Knocks as FCT council chair threatens residents to vote APC
By Dalhatu Liman, Abubakar Sadiq Isah & Peter Moses Condemnations have trailed the comments attributed to the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo where he asked residents who would not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the council. The area council chairman in a […]
In a controversial development, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, has threatened residents to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election or leave the area council. According to a video circulating on social media, Shekwolo stated, "I have said in my area council, it’s either you’re doing APC or leave the area council.
I am not arguing with you." He linked his position to development projects being executed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, demanding residents' support in return. Amnesty International expressed concern over the remarks, describing them as a threat to residents' freedom of association and liberty, and urged security agencies to investigate the matter and hold those responsible accountable.
A political analyst, Babayo Sule, called the statement a serious threat to citizens' constitutional rights, citing Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution which guarantees freedom of movement and political participation. The Kuje Area Council administration clarified that the chairman's remarks were misunderstood and intended to encourage residents to support President Tinubu due to development projects executed under Minister Wike.
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