PROTEST ERUPTS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE CAPITAL FOLLOWING DECLARATION OF LAST SATURDAY COUNCIL POLLS 20-09-24
By Sadiq Aminu Protest has broken out today morning in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital following declaration of last Saturday Council polls.
The protesters in their large numbers converge in front of KWASIEC office carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Our Votes Must Count,” “We No Go Gree,” “Kwara People Have Spoken,” and “Enough is Enough.”
The protesters, mostly supporters of the opposition parties are alleging that the results of the election were grossly manipulated in favour of the APC.
Security personnel are however on standby to present escalation of the situation.
Africa247 correspondent report that some electoral officers who arrived at venue while the protest was on had their materials confiscated by the angry protesters.