Amnesty International Nigeria condemns remarks allegedly made by Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, that threaten residents who do not support or vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Across multiple outlets, the reports say the condemnation follows the circulation of a video in which Shekwolo allegedly declares that residents must either back the APC or leave the council. Amnesty describes the comments as an attack on fundamental rights and freedom of association, arguing that Nigerians should not be compelled to support a political party as a condition of living in a place.
The outlets broadly agree on Amnesty’s call for action by security agencies. Nigerian Eye and Vanguard also report that Amnesty frames the remarks as a potential call to violence and urges the Nigeria Police Force and other authorities to prevent intimidation. Legit.ng and Daily Post Nigeria report the same core issue: Amnesty’s criticism of Shekwolo over alleged threats tied to residents’ political choices, including whether they oppose the APC ahead of future elections.
