Sainna Buba, the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has threatened to flog people who do not support the ruling All Progressives Congress in the upcoming 2027 general election.
Buba made the statement in a now-trending video from Monday, which filmed a campaign inauguration event hosted by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, a political support group advocating for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
He also stated that everybody who supports their party (APC) will enjoy and prosper greatly from their government.
“As for some people who do not deserve us to call their names. In politics, sometimes things go smoothly, sometimes they go with persuasion, and sometimes they go with force. Right now, we are being persuasive, but we’ve noticed they are throwing jabs at us on TikTok. Well, it is not as if we are inefficient at blowing the whistle on politics.
“If they point fingers at us, we will point fingers at them; if they point fingers at us with malicious intent, then we will hold that finger and break it. This government is our government; follow us and enjoy honeydew. As for those who refuse to follow us, they will be flogged.
“We should all be aware that they will bring campaign materials for the state for us all to benefit,” he said.
It was gathered that the chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, warned residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress to leave the council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shekwolo made the remark in a video posted to social media on Tuesday, in which he addressed his fans and supporters.
The council chairman stated that his opinion was guided by President Bola Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s development activities in Kuje.
He stated that locals could not benefit from the administration’s efforts and would vote against the APC in the 2027 elections.
Also, there was a recent incident involving the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, who was condemned over comments disparaging members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.
Political actors and civil society groups condemned the senator’s remarks, and Governor Ademola Adeleke called for his arrest and investigation.
Fadahunsi later denied encouraging violence, claiming that his comments had been misinterpreted. He stated that the APC would destroy the Accord Party through voting, rather than violently attacking its members.
The senator was thereafter summoned by the Osun State Police Command and questioned about the statements.
The latest comment by the Borno commissioner has renewed focus on the tone of political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly concerns that inflammatory statements by political leaders will heighten tensions and undermine Nigerians’ ability to choose their preferred political parties.
