Tinubu Clinches APC 2027 Presidential Ticket
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections following an overwhelming victory in the partyβs nationwide direct primary election.
The exercise, conducted across the countryβs 8,809 electoral wards, saw President Tinubu defeat his sole opponent, Stanley Osifo, by a wide margin.
The final collation of results was held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja amid the presence of APC governors, senior party officials, delegates, and supporters who gathered to witness the announcement.
At the conclusion of the nationwide collation, Tinubu recorded an impressive 10.99 million votes, while Osifo garnered 16,504 votes.
Results from the various states were formally submitted by governors, state coordinators, and party collation officers to the APC Presidential Primary Election Committee headed by former Senate President, Pius Anyim.
Addressing party faithful during the exercise, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, described the outcome as a strong demonstration of unity, stability, and confidence within the ruling party as preparations intensify for the 2027 polls.
Several governors and key stakeholders within the APC also hailed the result as a renewed endorsement of President Tinubuβs leadership and ongoing reform agenda.
In his acceptance speech, President Tinubu said his emergence as the partyβs flag bearer represents another significant chapter in Nigeriaβs democratic evolution. He reaffirmed his administrationβs commitment to deepening reforms and accelerating national development.
The president highlighted major achievements recorded under his administration, particularly in the areas of education, infrastructure, power, and economic transformation. He referenced initiatives such as the student loan programme, improvements in electricity generation, and the removal of fuel subsidy as part of efforts aimed at repositioning the nationβs economy.
Tinubu also acknowledged the prevailing economic and security challenges confronting the country, assuring Nigerians that his government remains committed to strengthening national security, economic stability, and unity.
He further appealed to citizens to continue supporting his administrationβs vision of building a safer, more united, and prosperous Nigeria as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections.
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