PRESIDENT TINUBU EMERGES APC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR 2027 AFTER SECURING NEARLY 11 MILLION VOTES IN THE PRIMARY

President Bola Tinubu has recorded a sweeping victory across several states as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its 2026 presidential primary election on Saturday.

The exercise, which gathered momentum in the afternoon in most states, was presided over by governors who were officially mandated by the party to serve as collation officers.

The president defeated Stanley Osifo, his lone challenger securing nearly 11 Million votes.

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