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Tinubu Secures APC Presidential Nomination, Vows to 'Do More for Nigeria'

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  • President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election, securing his party's nomination for the 2027 elections.
  • Tinubu stated that the overwhelming support from party members challenges him to increase his efforts for Nigeria.
  • He praised the APC governors for organizing well-run primaries across their states, highlighting the party's internal democracy.

President Bola Tinubu has overwhelmingly secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination for the 2027 elections, following victories in primary elections across all collated states. The president declared that the massive support he received from party members serves as a significant challenge for him to "do more for the country."

I’m just excited, they challenge me to do more.

· Bola TinubuResponding to questions about the massive support he received from APC members during the presidential primary.

Tinubu is scheduled to receive the Certificate of Return and the ruling party's flag as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. The Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present these items at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after the nationwide collation of results. The event is expected to be attended by APC governors, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), the National Working Committee (NWC), and National Assembly members, along with other party stalwarts.

Prior to the primaries, Tinubu was widely expected to be the sole candidate after receiving endorsement from the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) in May 2025. Speaking to journalists after participating in the APC presidential primary at his ward in Lagos, Tinubu expressed his excitement about the party members' support. He characterized the 2026 APC primary elections as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party, asserting that the exercise has deepened the democratic process.

This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very well according to plan. This is grassroots politics where every member of the party has the right to participate.

· Bola TinubuDescribing the APC presidential primary elections as a successful display of internal democracy.

Tinubu, accompanied by his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was welcomed at the polling venue by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party leaders. He commended party members for their orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment to democratic values. "This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very well according to plan," Tinubu stated. He specifically praised the governors for their roles in organizing the primaries, from ward congresses to delegate accreditation and certification of the electoral process, deeming it "done very well."

It has been done very well, and with this, you could rate de

· Bola TinubuPraising the organization of the APC primaries across various states.
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