Kwara State residents protest alleged electoral malpractices in local government polls.

Tensions have escalated in Kwara State, prompting protests over the local government election results, with adherents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) locked in conflict over the validity of the declared results.

The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) declared APC candidates victorious in the majority of local government areas, prompting a strong challenge from the opposition PDP regarding the outcome. In Kwara, demonstrations erupted across multiple towns as residents held signs reading ‘Kwara demands end to APC-led misgovernance’ and ‘KWASIEC’s LG election outcomes are fabricated.’ Protesters decried electoral malfeasance, claiming KWASIEC rigged results to benefit APC