Kuje Chairman sparks outrage over APC support ultimatum

Kuje Area Council Samuel Shekwolo All Progressives Congress Christopher Musa Nigeria politics

Nigeria's political landscape is facing scrutiny following controversial remarks by Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council. In a viral video, Shekwolo allegedly told residents that they must support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the council, citing developmental projects led by President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. While Shekwolo later claimed the comments were taken out of context and did not represent official policy, the remarks have drawn sharp condemnation from Amnesty International and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who described them as threats to democratic rights and freedom of association.

In separate developments, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa has been appointed as Secretary I of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. Musa emphasized that his new role would not interfere with his primary responsibility of maintaining national security. Additionally, the Nigerian government has announced plans to review strategic defence partnerships to foster a self-reliant domestic defence industry, aiming to increase local production and technological capability.

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All Progressives Congress · Amnesty International · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Christopher Musa · Kuje Area Council · Nyesom Wike · Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo · YIAGA Africa

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[● 3 SOURCES] General Musa was appointed as Secretary I of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. www.nigerianeye.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Shekwolo cited projects by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as reasons for residents to support the APC. www.gistlover.com · www.gistreel.com · www.arise.tv · gwg.ng · dailytrust.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] General Christopher Musa stated that his appointment to the APC campaign council will not disrupt his duties as Minister of Defence. ait.live · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo vowed to oppose residents who campaign or vote against the APC in 2027. www.gistlover.com · www.gistreel.com · www.arise.tv · authorityngr.com · dailytrust.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Samuel Shekwolo claimed his viral ultimatum to residents was taken out of context and did not represent official policy. www.gistlover.com · gwg.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] The Nigerian government plans to review strategic defence partnerships to promote domestic industrialization. ait.live
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ADC demanded the arrest and prosecution of Samuel Shekwolo for allegedly threatening residents. authorityngr.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Amnesty International condemned Shekwolo's remarks as a threat to democratic rights and freedom of association. tgnews.com.ng · www.arise.tv · dailytrust.com