Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary

Bola Tinubu>>> has secured the presidential nomination of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) for the 2027 general election, winning with an overwhelming 10.99 million votes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. His sole challenger, Osifo Osayamen Stanley>>>, garnered only 16,504 votes. The results were announced at the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja by Anyim Pius Anyim>>>, the returning officer. In his acceptance speech, Bola Tinubu>>> urged party members to unite and prevent politicians without clear alternative visions from hindering Nigeria>>>'s progress. Governors like Babajide Sanwo-Olu>>> of Lagos, Monday Okpebholo>>> of Edo, Sheriff Oborevwori>>> of Delta, Umo Eno>>> of Akwa Ibom, Lucky Aiyedatiwa>>> of Ondo, and Hyacinth Alia>>> of Benue, who served as collation officers in their respective states, confirmed Bola Tinubu>>>'s landslide victories, often with Osifo Osayamen Stanley>>> receiving zero or negligible votes. The primary election, conducted via direct primaries across 8,809 wards, was described as peaceful and orderly, reflecting strong internal democracy within the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>>.