Nigeria: 2027 - Outrage Over Borno Commissioner's Threat to Flog Non-APC Supporters
Police said remarks by three politicians, including threats tied to elections, are under investigation and could lead to prosecution.
- On Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force launched investigations into alleged inciting remarks by three officials, including Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Sainna Buba, an Osun State senator, and the Kuje Area Council chairman.
- Buba faced widespread backlash after a viral video showed him threatening to flog residents who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections, drawing condemnation from civil society.
- Investigators are also reviewing remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who allegedly threatened Accord Party members, and Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Shekwolo, who reportedly warned residents they must support the APC or leave the council.
- Chief Superintendent of Police Anietie Iniedu confirmed on Tuesday that inciting comments regarding elections amount to a criminal offence, noting police have already questioned Fadahunsi as part of the probe.
- ActionAid Nigeria and the International Press Centre warned that such intimidation threatens democratic freedoms, urging authorities to ensure officials are held accountable for violating citizens' constitutional political choices.
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Nigeria: 2027 - Outrage Over Borno Commissioner's Threat to Flog Non-APC Supporters
ABUJA--Outrage, yesterday, trailed threats by Borno State Youth and Sports Development Commissioner, Sainna Buba, to flog those who refuse to supoort the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections.
Police probe Borno commissioner, Osun senator, Kuje chairman over alleged inciting remarks
The Nigeria Police Force has opened an investigation into alleged inciting remarks made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba. The police also confirmed that Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East, and the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, are being investigated over similar allegations. The development follows controversial comments allegedly ma…
Police probe Fadahunsi, two others over alleged incitng comments ahead of 2027
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Borno Commissioner Withdraws Remarks, Apologizes After Outcry Over Alleged Threats to Opposition
The Borno State Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Sainna Buba, has formally retracted controversial comments he made at a political event and issued a public apology following condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations. Speaking at a press briefing in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the Commissioner said his remarks at the […] The post Borno Commissioner Withdraws Remarks, Apologizes After Outcry Over…
Threatening Borno commissioner apologises to opposition
The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, who threatened to “flog” opposition members who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC), has tendered an apology and retracted the comments. Buba, in a now-circulating video, said, “The government is our government,” adding that whoever follows it will enjoy “the […] The post Threatening Borno commissioner apologises to opposition appeared…
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