Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo, issued a controversial warning to residents, asking them to either vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2027 or leave the council area.

Mr Shekwolo spoke ahead of the FCT Youth Network leadership election scheduled for Saturday. A video of his speech has gone viral on social media, and many Nigerians and human rights organisations have condemned him.

The FCT Youth Network (FCT-YN) is a grassroots youth coalition operating across all six area councils in Abuja.

Speaking during an engagement last Friday, while hosting the network's leadership and candidates, Mr Shekwolo said his constituents must vote for his party or...