APC Youths Protest Imposed Candidate in Kwara Primaries

In the 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Kwara State, a group of young party members staged a protest after the party leadership announced a “consensus” or “imposed” candidate for several senatorial and House of Assembly tickets, bypassing the usual direct voting process. The youths, organized through local youth wings and social media, demanded a transparent, democratic selection and threatened to boycott the primaries unless their grievances were addressed. Their actions highlighted growing frustration among younger APC members over perceived top‑down decision‑making within the party. Views Nigeria