DEMOCRACY UNDER THREAT? GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO’S ALLEGED POLITICAL THUG VOWS CRACKDOWN ON AAC SUPPORTERS

Democracy Under Threat? Governor Okpebholo’s Alleged Political Thug Vows Crackdown on AAC Supporters

Fresh concerns have emerged over political intolerance in Edo State following a viral video showing a man alleged to be linked to Governor Monday Okpebholo's political camp threatening supporters of the African Action Congress (AAC).

In the footage, the individual is seen vowing to crack down on AAC supporters, threatening to brutalise them, hand them over to the police, and claiming the governor would "sign their death warrant."

The video has sparked outrage among rights advocates and opposition supporters, who argue that threats and intimidation have no place in a democratic society where citizens are guaranteed the right to freedom of association and political participation.

As public reactions continue to mount, calls are growing for security agencies and relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that political activities are conducted peacefully and within the bounds of the law.

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