Nigeria's human rights commission seeks arrest of local official over coercive election remarks

The NHRC has demanded legal action against an Abuja council chairperson for allegedly threatening residents with relocation unless they vote for the ruling APC party ahead of 2027 elections.

27 Aug, 15:26 — 27 Aug, 15:26

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NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over ‘vote APC or relocate’ threat

Mr Shekwolo’s remark is the latest in a series of controversial, insensitive rhetorics canvassing votes for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over ‘vote APC or relocate’ threat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigeria's human rights commission seeks arrest of local official over coercive election remarks

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