Sainna Buba, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Borno State, has threatened to flog those who refuse to support the ruling All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming 2027 general election.
Buba made the remark on Monday at the campaign inauguration event organised by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, a political support organisation campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
In a viral video, the commissioner said that anybody who supports their party (APC) would enjoy and benefit immensely from their government.
“As for some people who do not deserve us to call their names. In politics, sometimes things go smoothly, sometimes it goes with persuasion, and sometimes it goes 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 honey. 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.
The latest comment by the Borno commissioner has again drawn attention to the tone of political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly concerns that inflammatory statements by political leaders could heighten tension and undermine Nigerians’ freedom to choose their preferred political parties.
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