opposition boycott

Major opposition parties withdrew from Kano State by-elections citing irregularities and violence fears, allowing the APC to win uncontested seats in Kano and Rivers assemblies amid growing concerns over Nigeria's electoral conduct.

The All Progressives Congress won uncontested victories in Kano and Rivers state assembly by-elections after major opposition parties boycotted polls citing irregularities and violence fears, raising fresh concerns about Nigeria's democratic processes.