Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, don enter serious political gbas-gbos after one video of him making strong remarks about people wey oppose his political camp begin circulate online. For one campaign inauguration organised by the Tinubu City Boy Movement for Maiduguri, the commissioner reportedly warned that anybody wey “show” his group finger again fit have the finger “broken” or “cut off,” while people wey refuse to follow them fit face “flogging.”
The statement quickly attract attention because na public official talk am at a time when Nigerian politicians and supporters don already dey prepare ground for the 2027 general elections. Amnesty International condemned the remarks and called for investigation, stressing that election no be war and citizens should be free to choose whichever political party they want.
“Follow Us, Enjoy Honey; Refuse, You Go Face Flogging”
According to the circulating video, Buba said the government belongs to their camp and suggested that people who support them would “enjoy the honey,” while those who refuse could be “flogged.” He also used the finger-breaking expression while describing how his political group would respond to people who challenge them. For social media users, the statement immediately turn political campaign into something resembling action movie trailer — except say this one no be cinema.
The Obi/Kwankwaso Movement in Borno subsequently warned that it would hold the commissioner politically and morally accountable if anything happened to any of its members or supporters. The group said it would defend its members through lawful and democratic means, while the wider controversy has raised fresh questions about political tolerance and how government officials should speak to citizens who disagree with them.
Commissioner Says “No Be Threat,” Says Na Figurative Talk
But the matter no end with the viral video. Buba later addressed journalists in Maiduguri and said people misunderstood his words. He explained that the gathering was an APC affair involving party loyalists and insisted that the language about breaking fingers and flogging was figurative, rather than a literal threat against opposition members.
The commissioner reportedly explained that the “honey” and “flogging” language was referring to empowerment and welfare benefits for loyalists, while his warning was directed at APC members he accused of engaging in anti-party activities. Whether Nigerians accept that explanation or not, the controversy has already opened another big conversation about political language, public office and the responsibility that comes with speaking before supporters.
For now, the biggest lesson from the Borno political drama be say one sentence fit travel faster than campaign vehicle once social media carry am enter highway. As 2027 dey approach, politicians may need to remember say democracy means people get the right to disagree without fear. OGM News Pidgin go continue to monitor this matter and bring una verified updates as more reactions or official actions emerge.
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