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Osifo accepts APC primary defeat, pledges support for Tinubu

From The Punch · () English

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  • Stanley Osifo accepted his defeat in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary but pledged to support the party's candidate for the 2027 elections.
  • Osifo stated that his participation was part of a legitimate internal party process and not a personal rivalry with President Bola Tinubu.
  • He expressed gratitude to his supporters and indicated his intention to remain politically active, believing that "God knows better."

Businessman Stanley Osifo has accepted his loss in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, vowing to work towards the party's success in the upcoming 2027 elections. Osifo, who was the sole aspirant to formally contest against President Bola Tinubu, acknowledged the overwhelming margin of defeat, with Tinubu securing over 10 million votes while Osifo garnered 16,503.

I think God knows better, and God knows tomorrow.

· Stanley OsifoOsifo's immediate reaction after the primary results were announced.

Speaking after the results were announced, Osifo expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome but emphasized his commitment to the party. "I'm not okay with the outcome of the results. And I'm working with the party, I'm working with the candidate of the party as well. I have no problem with it," he stated. He clarified that his decision to contest was not driven by personal animosity but by the desire to participate in the party's internal democratic process.

I’m not okay with the outcome of the results. And I’m working with the party, I’m working with the candidate of the party as well. I have no problem with it.

· Stanley OsifoOsifo's response when asked if he was satisfied with the election outcome.

"We are one party, we are members of the All Progressives Congress, we are one family," Osifo remarked, echoing Tinubu's sentiment of mutual respect. He highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration, noting that even if he had won, he would still require a team to govern effectively. Osifo also extended his gratitude to his nationwide supporters for their efforts throughout the campaign.

We are one party, we are members of the All Progressives Congress, we are one family.

· Stanley OsifoOsifo's statement on party unity.

Despite the significant loss, Osifo, who is described as a "very young man," remains optimistic about his future political career. He believes that "God knows better, and God knows tomorrow," suggesting that future opportunities may arise. Osifo's participation followed the collapse of a planned consensus arrangement, and he reportedly received zero votes in several states.

So where we are now, we have that already today.

· Stanley OsifoOsifo on the party having selected its candidate.
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