The elections of more All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Kwara State, who were declared winners during the 28th March election have been upheld by the election tribunal that sat in Ilorin on Tuesday.

The tribunal affirmed the election of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim (APC Kwara South) by dismissing the petition filed by Lola Ashiru of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP).

The tribunal chairman, Justice Josiah Mejebi, held that the petitioner failed to prove the allegation of manipulation of results.

Justice Mejebi also dismissed the petition of Tajudeen Abioye of the PDP who challenged Tope Olayonu's victory on the grounds of alleged electoral fraud. Also dismissed is the petition of Babatunde Olusola of the PDP, who challenged the victory of Princess Olufunke Adedoyin of the APC.