APC primaries: Tinubu, govs, aspirants submit nomination forms

The submission of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 presidential election marks a significant step in his bid for a second term, as highlighted by Vice President Kashim Shettima. This event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, officially signals the commencement of the President's re-election campaign, which Vice President Shettima emphasized would be anchored on the administration's record of economic reforms.

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We are here, first, as Nigerians, and secondly as members of the All Progressives Congress, to submit this very priceless nomination form of our dear President and leader, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he seeks to lead us for another four-year term.

Vice President Shettima rallied party faithful, describing President Tinubu as a tested and proven leader capable of navigating Nigeria through difficult economic conditions. He asserted that the President's performance over the past two years has validated the decision to support his candidacy for another term. Shettima praised Tinubu's leadership, stating, "His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has delivered on the mandate of renewal, stability, and national rebirth." He further elaborated that the challenges faced during Tinubu's first term have forged him into a capable leader, steering the nation through turbulent economic waters with courage and decisive action.

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His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has delivered on the mandate of renewal, stability, and national rebirth.

The Vice President urged all Nigerians, not just party members, to support President Tinubu's nomination and candidacy. He framed the upcoming election as a moment for sacrifice and contribution towards Nigeria's future. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed its readiness for the primaries, having approved both consensus and direct methods as stipulated by the Electoral Act 2025. This sets the stage for a potentially competitive internal selection process before the general elections scheduled for January 2027.

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The storms of the past years have not diminished him; they have made a fine sailor out of him.