Edo APC Chairman Jarrett Tenebe Faces DSS Probe Over Remarks

Jarrett Tenebe, the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is under pressure following comments made during a party mobilization event, where he mentioned "AK-47 fire" in the context of securing 2.5 million votes for the party in the upcoming elections. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate Tenebe's remarks to ascertain their meaning and whether they represent a threat or violate Nigerian law.

HURIWA's National Coordinator, Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, emphasized that political mobilization should not involve language suggesting violence against citizens or political opponents. In the controversial video, Tenebe also used phrases like "Holy Ghost fire" and "General Purpose Machine Gun" while discussing opposition to the APC's efforts.

HURIWA expressed concern that such inflammatory language could escalate tensions among political supporters, particularly as the 2027 election campaigns intensify.