{
  "id": 3545895,
  "title": "Kuje chairman withdraws ‘support APC or leave’ remark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/kuje-chairman-withdraws-support-apc-or-leave-remark",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:52:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/kuje-chairman-withdraws-support-apc-or-leave-remark/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chairman of Kuje Area Council, Danjuma Shekwolo, has retracted his earlier statement that required residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the council. The remark, which sparked criticism after a video of Shekwolo circulated, was made during a meeting with APC youths and supporters. Shekwolo clarified that the comment was not intended to infringe upon anyone's rights based on their political affiliation. He emphasized that the statement was made during a discussion on administrative efficiency, local development, and the welfare of residents. Despite the controversy, Shekwolo assured the community that his administration would continue to govern fairly and work towards the development of all areas within Kuje.",
  "summary": "The chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo, has withdrawn his earlier statement asking residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the council. Shekwolo said the comment, which attracted criticism after a video of him went viral, was made during a meeting with APC youths and […] Kuje chairman withdraws ‘support APC or leave’…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kuje Area Council chairman Danjuma Shekwolo retracts controversial statement.",
    "Comment requiring APC support or leaving council sparked criticism.",
    "Shekwolo clarifies remark was about admin efficiency and local development."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kuje council chair backtracks on ‘support APC or leave’ comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/kuje-council-chair-backtracks-on-support-apc-or-leave-comment",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:18:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}