APC's Jarrett Tenebe Faces Backlash for Violent Threats

Jarrett Tenebe, the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is under intense public scrutiny following a rally in Benin City where he threatened that anyone obstructing the party's goal of securing 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election should be prepared to face “AK-47 fire.” His comments came after the party announced its plans for the upcoming election. Tenebe also invoked “Holy Ghost power” and a “general-purpose machine gun” while discussing prayers against potential obstacles.

This inflammatory statement has led to widespread criticism from opposition groups and civil society organizations, raising immediate security concerns. Although Tenebe was invited by the police for questioning, no further action was reported.

His remarks are seen as an attempt to intimidate voters, breaching constitutional and electoral provisions, and warranting investigation by law enforcement agencies.