By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, says his AK-47 remark was a metaphor for electoral strength and firmness, not a call to arms.<\/p>\n
Tenebe said the expression was meant to communicate the importance of standing firmly by one’s democratic choice and protecting votes.<\/p>\n
He explained that just as AK-47 is associated with strength, firmness and reliability, voters must show same qualities in defending their mandate.<\/p>\n
The APC chairman stressed the reference was never intended to introduce violence into the electoral conversation.<\/p>\n
He said the strength invoked was strength of conviction, not strength of arms.<\/p>\n
According to him, defending the vote is a civic responsibility that requires vigilance, transparency and accountability throughout the process.<\/p>\n
He said the analogy falls within political symbolism where familiar objects are used to convey resilience and determination.<\/p>\n
Tenebe maintained such firmness must remain anchored in law, through peaceful participation, lawful observation and legitimate democratic mechanisms.<\/p>\n
He said the message was about being steadfast in political choice and unwavering in democratic participation, not about wielding weapons.<\/p>\n
“The essence was resilience without violence and firmness without lawlessness,” he said.<\/p>\n
He urged electorate to understand the statement as call to value their votes and stand responsibly behind lawful choices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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