President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after recording an overwhelming victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary exercise.
According to results announced at the collation centre in Abuja, the Nigerian leader polled 10,999,967 votes, defeating his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who received 16,504 votes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The exercise, which covered 8,809 wards nationwide, was supervised by state coordinators and collation officers drawn largely from political leadership structures across the country.
“This reflects the confidence of our members” — Party officials
During the collation process, APC officials described the outcome as a strong endorsement of the president’s leadership.
One senior party representative involved in the exercise said, “The result reflects the confidence of party members across the federation in the leadership and direction of President Tinubu.”
Another official added, “The turnout and spread of votes show that the party remains firmly united ahead of the 2027 elections.”
Strong dominance across all geopolitical zones
Tinubu recorded massive leads across all six geopolitical zones, sweeping traditional strongholds and opposition-leaning areas alike.
In the South-West, he posted significant margins, including 814,988 votes in Lagos, 322,485 in Ogun, and 142,754 in Oyo, while Osifo trailed with minimal figures across the region.
The North-West also delivered a decisive bloc of votes, with Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and other states collectively giving the president millions of votes, including 618,914 in Kaduna and 500,852 in Kano.
In the North-Central, Tinubu maintained dominance with strong performances in Benue, Kwara, and Plateau, while the FCT contributed 36,103 votes.
The South-East and South-South regions also recorded substantial support, with notable figures such as 582,960 votes in Imo, 407,646 in Delta, and 389,197 in Akwa Ibom.
