Probe Borno commissioner for threatening voters, opposition supporters — Amnesty tells security forces
Amnesty International has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into a viral video allegedly showing the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, threatening political opponents and supporters of opposition parties. The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged”…
Borno State Commissioner Sainna Buba has raised alarm among political observers after threatening to cut off the fingers of those who defy the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). During a campaign event, Buba warned supporters and opponents alike with dire consequences for dissent. Speaking at the Tinubu City Boy Movement rally, the commissioner declared, "Whoever shows us a finger, we are ready to cut off his fingers."
Buba’s inflammatory remarks reflect a troubling trend of political violence threatening democratic norms in Borno State. In addition to the physical threats, Buba alleged that government resources would be used to punish those who oppose the APC. "The government is our government. Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you will be flogged," he warned.
The commissioner’s comments have sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether his statements were literal or mere high-pressure politics. The Borno State Government has yet to comment on the commissioner’s threats. The incident follows a separate request from Kuje Area Council Chairman Danjuma Shekwolo for residents to either vote APC in the 2027 elections or relocate.
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