The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo, has denied threatening to expel residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he has no authority to deprive any citizen of their fundamental rights.
Shekwolo made the clarification on Wednesday after a video in which he appeared to demand support for the APC or departure from the council drew public criticism.
In the viral video, the chairman had said, “I have said in my area council, it’s either you are doing APC or leave the area council. I am not arguing with you.”
However, explaining the circumstances surrounding the statement in another video seen by Channels Television on Wednesday, Shekwolo said his comments were made during a meeting with APC youths and loyalists and had subsequently been taken out of context.
According to the council chairman, the meeting focused on issues including administrative efficiency, local development and the welfare of communities in the area council.
“The remarks in question were made in a specific context aimed at addressing administrative efficiency, local development, and community welfare. You may recall that event that led to the unfortunate incident was a meeting with the APC party youths and loyalties,” he said.
