Edo APC Chair Faces Backlash Over ‘AK-47 Fire’ Remark Ahead of 2027

Edo APC chairman Jarret Tenebe has drawn criticism after a video showed him using an “AK-47 fire” prayer while speaking at a local government campaign event ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Tenebe said the party was targeting 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Edo State. He argued that a strong vote turnout could improve the state’s chances of attracting federal development and possible new local government areas. The Edo chapter of the African Democratic Congress described the remark as incitement and alleged it could encourage electoral violence. The party said it would submit the video to relevant authorities, while some social media users called for police and DSS intervention.

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