
The contest for the Kwara Central senatorial seat in Nigeria is intensifying, according to Tribune Online. Incumbent senator Saliu Mustapha, who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing a fierce battle to retain the seat as challengers emerge ahead of upcoming elections.
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