NHRC Demands Arrest of Kuje Chairman for Controversial Remarks

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Danjuma Shekwolo, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, following a viral video where he appeared to condition residency on support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the video, Shekwolo stated, “I have said in my area council, it’s either you are doing APC or leave the area council.” The NHRC condemned this statement, asserting that no public official can compel citizens to support a political party or threaten their residency based on political affiliation.

In response, Shekwolo clarified that his remarks were taken out of context from a meeting with APC youths discussing local development. He emphasized that he does not have the authority to disenfranchise any resident and rejected any notion of discrimination based on political grounds.

The NHRC maintained that Shekwolo's comments warranted law enforcement action, labeling them as intimidation.