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Tinubu wins APC presidential primary in Ondo with 181,996 votes

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • President Bola Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Ondo State.
  • He secured 181,966 votes, with his sole contender, Mr Stanley Osifo, receiving zero votes.
  • The state's APC chairman highlighted the party's unity and commitment to securing one million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

President Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held in Ondo State. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, serving as the returning officer for the exercise, announced the results in Akure on Sunday, confirming Tinubu's decisive victory.

Party members demonstrated unity and loyalty by unanimously supporting President Tinubu during the exercise.

· Lucky AiyedatiwaGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa describing the APC presidential primary in Ondo State.

Tinubu polled an overwhelming 181,966 votes, significantly outnumbering his opponent, Mr Stanley Osifo, who received no votes. The announcement followed the collation of results from all 18 local government area returning officers. The state boasts 193,334 registered APC members, with 181,996 accredited for the primary, indicating a high turnout of approximately 93 percent of registered members.

Governor Aiyedatiwa described the primary as a successful and peaceful event, emphasizing the unity and loyalty demonstrated by party members in their unanimous support for President Tinubu. He noted that despite two aspirants being on the ballot, the outcome reflected a strong consensus within the state's APC chapter.

Although two aspirants contested for the APC presidential ticket, the second contestant, Mr Osifo Osayeme Stanley, failed to secure a single vote, while President Tinubu won all the votes cast in the state.

· Lucky AiyedatiwaGovernor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announcing the election results.

The state APC Chairman, Mr Babatunde Kolawole, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa and party members for their dedication to a smooth process. Looking ahead, the party is targeting one million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election, signaling a strong commitment to his re-election bid. Former Governor Dr Olusegun Mimiko also lauded the support President Tinubu is receiving from governors nationwide, characterizing it as an "elite consensus" likely to yield positive outcomes. Mimiko also expressed satisfaction with Ondo State having three federal ministers, thanking the President for the recognition.

The support being enjoyed by the President from governors across the country amounts to an elite consensus that would produce positive outcomes.

· Dr Olusegun MimikoFormer Governor of Ondo State commenting on the support for President Tinubu.
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