Kuje Council Chairman Threatens Residents to Support APC or Leave

The council chairman of Kuje, Samuel Shekwolo, has been captured in a video threatening residents to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) or face eviction from the area. This warning has sparked controversy and concern among the local population.

25 Aug, 14:33 — 25 Aug, 15:17

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Why this matters

This incident is significant as it raises concerns about political intimidation and freedom of association, especially in the context of upcoming elections. Such threats from a public official can undermine democratic principles and create an environment of fear among citizens.

Key entitiesSamuel Shekwolo Kuje Area Council APC

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Shekwolo made a statement threatening residents.
The threat was for residents to support the APC party or leave Kuje.
The statement was captured in a video.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Shekwolo threatened residents to support APC or leave.

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The chairman stated, 'I have said in my area council that it’s either you are for the APC or you leave the area council. I am not arguing about it at all.'

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The threat sparks concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

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The context of the statement, such as when or where it was made, or the specific event leading to the threat.

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports factual event without explicit political stance.

vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedQuotes statement directly, maintains neutral reporting.

Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets present the chairman's statement factually without overt political commentary or bias, focusing on reporting the event as it occurred.

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents

Kuje Area Council Chairman, Samuel Shekwolo, threatens residents to support APC or leave, sparking concerns ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-support-apc-or-leave-kuje-council-chairman-threatens-residents/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents

“I have said in my area council that it’s either you are for the APC or you leave the area council. I am not arguing about it at all." The post Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 25 Aug, 14:33|Full coverage: 2 · 44m|Window: 44m

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Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents

punch-ng25 Aug, 15:17Latest update

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Kuje Council Chairman Threatens Residents to Support APC or Leave

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VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents

Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents

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Video: Support APC or leave Kuje – Council chairman Samuel Shekwolo warns residents

VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents

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