Amnesty International Demands Action on Edo APC Chairman's Threat

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an investigation by Nigerian security agencies into threats of political violence made by Jarret Tenebe, the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. Tenebe reportedly threatened to use the “power of AK-47” against individuals he accused of obstructing the APC's aim to secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

This statement was made during a campaign rally in Edo State, a region already experiencing significant political violence. Amnesty International criticized the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services for their lack of response to such public threats, which it claims violate the rule of law and the nation's Electoral Act.

The organization emphasized the need for accountability for politicians and leaders who incite or promote violence, urging that this accountability should apply regardless of political affiliation, especially in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.