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Borno State official controversy over political remarks

Overview

Saina Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, faced scrutiny following a viral video recorded during a City Boy Movement event in Maiduguri. In the footage, Buba suggested that those refusing to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be ‘flogged’ and stated, ‘Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.’

Initially, Buba defended the remarks, claiming they were ‘figurative’ and directed at anti-party members rather than political opposition. He maintained he had ‘no apology’ for the statements, asserting that government welfare would be reserved for party loyalists. Amnesty International criticized the comments, labeling Buba a ‘danger to democracy’ and expressing concern over ‘subtle incitement.’

Following the backlash, Buba formally retracted his remarks. He issued an apology to the public and opposition supporters, clarifying that his comments were not intended to violate constitutional rights regarding freedom of association or choice. He further stated that his words did not represent the ideals of the APC or the administration of Governor Babagana Zulum.

Entities

Borno State · Saina Buba · All Progressives Congress · Babagana Zulum · City Boy Movement Nigeria

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Borno Commissioner Saina Buba apologizes for controversial remarks

    Borno State Commissioner Saina Buba has apologized and retracted controversial remarks involving threats against opposition supporters, stating the comments do not represent the state administration.

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Borno Commissioner defends remarks about flogging non-APC supporters

    Borno Commissioner Saina Buba has defended controversial remarks about “flogging” and “breaking fingers” as figurative language aimed at APC party loyalists rather than political opposition.

Sources

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