Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Rukayat, wins Kwara APC primary

Vanguardngr | 22-05-2026 03:02am |

Rukayat Shittu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Kwara State, marking a significant milestone as Nigeria's youngest lawmaker. Her win positions her to potentially become the first lawmaker to secure a second term in the Owode/Onire constituency, a development that could disrupt a long-standing political trend in the area. Shittu's achievement highlights the increasing participation of younger individuals in Nigerian politics.

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