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The Nigerian police have launched an investigation into the Borno State commissioner and the chairman of Kuje Area Council for allegedly making inciting comments about the 2027 elections.
Amnesty International Nigeria condemned security agencies for allegedly failing to hold Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo accountable for making violent threats.
Human rights and election monitoring groups have denounced a Kuje Area Council chairman for allegedly threatening residents to vote for the ruling APC party or face eviction ahead of the 2027 polls.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminal elements in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The suspects were reportedly conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
An APC agent disputes the FCT poll results in Kuje Area Council, citing overvoting and manual accreditation. See the latest on the collation process. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-apc-agent-laments-overvoting-in-kuje-as-collation-continues/
The Chairman of Kuje Area Council has addressed pressing local governance issues and community development priorities. His statements highlight efforts to improve administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
Danjuma Shekwolo, chairman of the Kuje Area Council, has retracted a statement urging residents to support the APC or leave, claiming it was taken out of context.
Kuje Area Council Chairman, Danjuma Shekwolo, clarified the appointment of a Special Assistant, stating the role is for entertainment and not solely dance, following public inquiry.
The FCT Police Command has debunked what it described as false and misleading social media publications alleging serious security threats in communities within the Kuje Area Council, outlining proactive measures in place.
The PDP urges INEC to immediately announce pending Kuje election results, expressing concerns over delays and potential manipulation in two key wards. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-pdp-pressures-inec-over-pending-kuje-results/
Indigenous residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have publicly criticized Amnesty International for what they describe as biased human rights reporting, sparking a political backlash in the Kuje Area Council.
Kuje Area Council Chairman Samuel Shekwolo stated that his recent controversial comments were taken out of context and do not reflect his administration's official stance.
The Women Wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM) organized an empowerment program for 1,000 women in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirming their support for Tinubu's re-election.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has advised Kuje Area Council Chairman-elect, Samuel Musa, not to neglect his constituents once he assumes office.