Nigeria, July 25 -- The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Friday's protest by residents of Kaiama, Woro and neighbouring communities is a clear indication that many Kwarans have lost confidence in Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's handling of the state's worsening security situation.

The opposition party, in a statement issued on Friday by its State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, described the peaceful protest as a vote of no confidence in the governor's leadership, particularly over the continued captivity of 179 residents of Woro who were reportedly abducted by bandits in February.

According to the PDP, the decision of the protesters to direct their appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinub...