The endorsement, which took place at the APC National Summit on Thursday, was led by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.
Uzodimma moved the motion for Tinubu’s adoption as the APC’s sole candidate for the 2027 election, a motion seconded by the Vice Chairman of the PGF, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.
In response to Udeogaranya’s criticisms, the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, , in a chat with Punch, defended the party’s decision, stating that the President has a right of first refusal for re-election. He further explained that a primary election would only be considered if Tinubu declines the offer to run for a second term.
“The President has a right of first refusal. If he, however, declines the offer to run for a second term in office, we can then be talking about a primary,” Duru stated.
