{
  "id": 3287361,
  "title": "VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/video-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-council-chairman-threatens-residents",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T15:18:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-council-chairman-threatens-residents/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, has issued a warning to residents who do not back the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Shekwolo addressed his followers and constituents, stating that residents must either support the APC or leave the area council. He emphasized the council's recent developmental efforts, crediting President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for their contributions. Shekwolo made it clear that residents who vote against the APC in 2027 would not be able to reap the benefits of these interventions. The comment has raised concerns about the use of political rhetoric by public officials as the country gears up for the upcoming elections. This comes amid a recent controversy involving a senator who faced criticism for threatening members of the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The senator later denied advocating violence, clarifying that he meant the APC would defeat the Accord Party through the vote. The Kuje chairman's remarks have once again highlighted the potential for inflammatory statements to heighten tensions and infringe on citizens' right to choose their preferred political parties.",
  "summary": "Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Shekwolo, threatens residents to support APC or leave, sparking concerns ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-council-chairman-threatens-residents/",
  "key_points": [
    "Kuje Area Council Chairman Shekwolo warns residents to support APC or leave.",
    "Residents must vote for APC in 2027 to benefit from council's developments.",
    "Statement raises concerns about political rhetoric and citizens' rights."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Kuje Area Council Chairman asks non-APC residents to leave",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/kuje-area-council-chairman-asks-non-apc-residents-to-leave",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:33:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/video-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-council-chairman-threatens-residents-3292473",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:44:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Amnesty slams Kuje Chairman over alleged threat to non-APC voters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/amnesty-slams-kuje-chairman-over-alleged-threat-to-non-apc-voters",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:56:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}