NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over ‘vote APC or relocate’ threat

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest of an Abuja council chairperson over a threat that residents should vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or relocate. The remark is the latest in a series of controversial statements canvassing votes for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NHRC condemned the statement as insensitive and a violation of citizens' rights.

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