Residents of Plateau State have burnt campaign caps and brooms distributed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) after a presidential campaign rally, protesting what they described as unfulfilled promises, hunger and insecurity.
The residents gathered in an open space on Saturday and set the campaign materials ablaze, according to a video circulating on social media.
The crowd had earlier attended the rally and collected the branded items. However, some participants later expressed dissatisfaction with the government and rejected the campaign materials.
In the video, one resident said: “We are hungry. We don’t need caps and brooms. We need food, jobs and security.”
Another participant accused the APC of failing Plateau residents, particularly following recent attacks that displaced families in parts of the state.
The protesters’ action has generated reactions online. While some Nigerians criticised the party, others described the incident as an expression of public frustration over economic hardship and insecurity.
Plateau residents burn APC campaign caps as concerns over living conditions and security continue to feature in public discussions.
However, the APC in Plateau State had not issued an official response to the incident at the time of filing this report.
