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Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by experts(op): 2:11pm On May 22

Nigeria’s Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary in Kwara

Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Owode/Onire State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly after winning the party’s re-election primary.

Shittu secured victory after defeating her only cleared challenger, Sulyman Ayegun, in a keenly contested primary election described by party officials and observers as a significant political development in the constituency.

Her emergence is considered remarkable given the long-standing political arrangement in Owode/Onire Constituency, where power rotation between the Owode and Onire axes has traditionally limited lawmakers to a single term in office.

Political stakeholders noted that Shittu’s victory reflects growing confidence in her performance and leadership among party members and grassroots supporters.

The young legislator, who gained national attention after emerging as Nigeria’s youngest elected lawmaker, is now set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election.

If re-elected, Shittu would become the first lawmaker in the history of the constituency to secure a second term, effectively breaking a longstanding political pattern in the area.

Party supporters described the outcome as a major milestone for youth participation and women’s representation in politics, particularly within Kwara State.

Observers also believe the primary result has set the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched legislative contests in the state ahead of the next election cycle.

With political parties already intensifying mobilization efforts across the constituency, attention is expected to shift toward the general election campaign, where Shittu is likely to campaign on her legislative record, youth-focused initiatives and vision for continued representation of the constituency.

https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/21/nigeria-youngest-lawmaker/

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by benardtotti(m): 2:39pm On May 22

Please how can I wife her ?

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Hezzyluv: 3:43pm On May 22

Good for her.

But, you mentioned youngest like three times without telling us her age

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by 02Kebreal(m): 3:44pm On May 22

Is she taken yet?
I'm so much in love with her...
Na everyday I the dream about her

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Checkwell: 3:44pm On May 22

Why is she looking ... abi dem no dey pay her?

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Afriifa(m): 3:45pm On May 22

APC the evil party that structured a constitution of deceit for Governor Fubara.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Afriifa(m): 3:45pm On May 22

02Kebreal:
Is she taken yet?
I'm so much in love with her...
Na everyday I the dream about her

You want mallam to dagger you

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by franchasofficia: 3:48pm On May 22

Why must she be a member of this demonic, demon possessed, people-killing, anti-human party called APC? WHY huh

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by kentokay71: 3:54pm On May 22

Jibiti master , she no dey grin

02Kebreal:
Is she taken yet?
I'm so much in love with her...
Na everyday I the dream about her

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by IbrahimSola: 3:55pm On May 22

Hezzyluv:
Good for her.

But, you mentioned youngest like three times without telling us her age

Very shabby reportage everywhere. With the caption, every reader expects to see her age at least once, and how she came to limelight. How did she win her first term in the first place, what number of votes she got in the "keenly contested" primaries? No mention of anything data in the whole whitewash writeup. I'm not a journalist, but the way I used to read some news on foreign news websites like BBC, New York Times, etc, you will certainly see the backstory to guide your reading and comprehension of the news. Nairaland moderators should always endeavour to read some of the these news before pushing it to the frontpage.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by madridguy(m): 3:55pm On May 22

So she's not properly dressed? Not all woman like flamboyant looks.

Checkwell:
Why is she looking ... abi dem no dey pay her?

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Inspirer1: 3:56pm On May 22

What has she done in the past 3 years? Its all about records, youngest this, oldest that etc.
At least they should tell us her achievements....100% politics 0% good governance.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by madridguy(m): 3:56pm On May 22

Are you a Muslim? If not, are you ready to take the Sha'had for her sake?

benardtotti:
Please how can I wife her ?

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by benardtotti(m): 3:59pm On May 22

madridguy:
Are you a Muslim? If not, are you ready to take the Sha'had for her sake?

Na wa oh , so I must first convert because of kukunase?

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by benardtotti(m): 4:00pm On May 22

Inspirer1:
What has she done in the past 3 years? Its all about records, youngest this, oldest that etc.
At least they should tell us her achievements....100% politics 0% good governance.

Bia ! Stop talking about my future wife like this 😤

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Tenses: 4:05pm On May 22

Hezzyluv:
Good for her.

But, you mentioned youngest like three times without telling us her age

And the scores are conspicuously missing.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Parachoko: 4:10pm On May 22

experts:
Nigeria’s Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary in Kwara

https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/21/nigeria-youngest-lawmaker/

She's trying o

Winning a primary election is not easy at all especially in a party like the APC

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Sonofgod1990(m): 4:10pm On May 22

franchasofficia:
Why must she be a member of this demonic, demon possessed, people-killing, anti-human party called APC? WHY

You call it demonic people because money never reach ya side. If APC mistakenly transfer you 20 meters now they go become the Messiah for you.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Arkmanbuddy(m): 4:16pm On May 22

franchasofficia:
Why must she be a member of this demonic, demon possessed, people-killing, anti-human party called APC? WHY

Why are you crying 😭😭? What is your problem?

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by casualobserver: 4:21pm On May 22

Hezzyluv:
Good for her.

But, you mentioned youngest like three times without telling us her age

Nigerian journalism at work. the other day they claimed one Nigerian was the youngest professor in the world....their intellect did not think it important to report the most vital information...his age! Thats why when they go abroad they end up as care workers.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Didi2d(m): 4:25pm On May 22

Hezzyluv:
Good for her.

But, you mentioned youngest like three times without telling us her age

I have searched for her age throughout the write up, but couldn't find it

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Authoreety: 4:29pm On May 22

Is her dad a politician?? I

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Kog45(m): 4:30pm On May 22

Hmmm,just hand picked to score political point,ask her what is lawmaker?and hear dumb answer...Kwara State house of assembly is the most useless in Nigeria,current deputy speaker cannot express himself,all members are just there milking state money....by the time Niger Delta oil money finish all states go understand wetin dey.

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Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Meteng: 4:31pm On May 22

As I look am so, e be like the oil well still get natural flavor sad

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Samirana360(m): 4:32pm On May 22

What did she achieve in her first tenure

Re: Youngest Lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu Wins APC Re-Election Primary In Kwara by Kog45(m): 4:37pm On May 22

Samirana360:
What did she achieve in her first tenure

Wetin she wan achieve,looking at her picture should tell you that something is amiss...Kwara State governor hate brillance and preffered mediocre cuz he find it hard to finish ordonary secondary school....come to Kwara State and see dumb representatives from state assembly members,special advisers,commissioners