Nigerian Borno Official Retracts Controversial 'Finger-Breaking' Remark

A state commissioner in Nigeria has publicly apologized and clarified that his previous statement regarding breaking fingers was never intended to violate citizens' constitutional rights to freedom of association.

2 Sept, 09:49 — 2 Sept, 09:49

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Borno commissioner retracts ‘finger-breaking’ comment, apologises to residents

"I wish to state, unequivocally, that my remark was never intended to harm or violate the fundamental rights of the people of our dear state to freedom of choice and association, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The post Borno commissioner retracts ‘finger-breaking’ comment, apologises to residents appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigerian Borno Official Retracts Controversial 'Finger-Breaking' Remark

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