Tinubu Secures APC Presidential Ticket After Nationwide Primary Exercise
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election following the party’s nationwide direct primary election.
The exercise, conducted by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, delivered an emphatic victory for the incumbent president, further strengthening his position within the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Tinubu faced businessman Stanley Osifo in the contest. Results announced by party officials showed the president winning by a wide margin after votes were collated from across the federation.
According to figures released by the party, millions of registered APC members participated in the exercise, with Tinubu securing the overwhelming majority of votes cast.
The results reflected strong support across multiple states, with several chapters of the party delivering near-unanimous backing for the president’s candidacy.
In many states, Tinubu recorded commanding victories, while Osifo registered only limited support. Party officials described the outcome as a reflection of the president’s influence within the APC and his standing among grassroots members.
States with some of the highest vote totals for the president included Lagos, Kano, Imo, Delta, Benue and Akwa Ibom, underscoring the breadth of his support across different regions of the country.
The primary election was largely described by party leaders as peaceful and orderly. APC officials praised the conduct of members, saying the process demonstrated the party’s organizational capacity and internal cohesion.
Several governors and stakeholders commended the turnout, describing it as evidence of growing confidence in the party and its leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking after participating in the exercise, Tinubu said the primary represented an important democratic process within the party and thanked members for their support.
With the presidential ticket now secured, attention is expected to shift toward the general election campaign, which will ultimately be overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as political parties prepare for the 2027 polls.
The outcome of the primary marks a significant milestone for the ruling party, setting the stage for what could become one of the defining political contests in Nigeria’s next election cycle.