Nigeria: Borno Commissioner Threatens to Cut Off Fingers of Those Who Vote Against APC
The rights group said the alleged remarks were unlawful and warned that threats against opposition supporters could fuel fear before the 2027 elections.
- Amnesty International called for an investigation into Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Sainna Buba on Monday regarding alleged threats against political opponents in a viral video.
- Buba allegedly threatened to "cut off" fingers and "flog" citizens who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress during a campaign inauguration event organized by the Tinubu City Boy Movement.
- Amnesty described the comments as "reckless and irresponsible," noting that such threats violate rights protected by Nigeria's Constitution and Electoral Act, stressing citizens should not be punished for political choices.
- The rights group warned that such rhetoric undermines democratic norms and creates a climate of fear as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
- This incident follows a similar controversy five days earlier, when Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo allegedly told residents to vote for the All Progressives Congress or leave the area.
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Borno commissioner under fire over alleged threats to political opponents
The Obi/Kwanwkaso Movement in Borno State says it will hold the state Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, responsible if anything happens to any of its members following his threats to “flog” and “cut off” the fingers of anyone against the party. The group said it will defend its members against any form Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-commissioner-under-fire-over-alleged-threats-to-political-opponents/
Nigeria: Borno Commissioner Threatens to Cut Off Fingers of Those Who Vote Against APC
Sainna Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has sparked widespread concern after threatening political opponents with physical harm and state-backed punishment if they fail to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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” […] Probe Borno commissioner for threatening voters,…
2027: Borno commissioner threatens to flog non-APC supporters
The Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, has threatened to flog those who refuse to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general election. Buba made the remark in a now-trending video on Monday that captured a campaign inauguration event organised by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, […] The post 2027: Borno commissioner threatens to flog non-APC supporters appeared first on Th…
Borno Commissioner Threatens to Cut Off Fingers of Opponents At APC Campaign
Saina Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has threatened political opponents with physical harm if they fail to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Buba made the incendiary remark during a campaign inauguration event organized by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, a political support organisation campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s […] The post Borno Commissioner Threatens to Cut Off Fingers of Opp…
NDC, Amnesty Condemn Borno Commissioner’s Alleged Threat To Opposition
The National Democratic Congress ( NDC ) , and Amnesty International (AI), have expressed concerns over reported threat by Borno State Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Comrade Saina Buba to physically harm opposition members in the State if they fail to support the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ). Buba, who is a […]
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