The chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo, has withdrawn his earlier statement asking residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or leave the council.
Shekwolo said the comment, which attracted criticism after a video of him went viral, was made during a meeting with APC youths and supporters. He said it was not intended to deny anyone their rights because of their political affiliation.
In the video, Shekwolo said he would not tolerate opposition from residents who had benefited from the efforts of President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
“I have said in my area council, it’s either you are doing APC or leave the area council. I am not arguing with you,” he said.
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However, in a statement on Wednesday, the chairman clarified that the remarks were made during a discussion about administrative efficiency, local development and
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