Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary in Lagos Wards

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday secured victory in the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election held in Ward L2, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, polling 4,996 votes.

Tinubu, who is seeking a second term ahead of the 2027 general election, defeated fellow aspirant and businessman, Sterlyn Osifo, in the exercise conducted under the APC direct primary system.

The President and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived at the polling centre located at Ward E, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday morning amid tight security to participate in the exercise.

At the end of voting in Ward L2, Ireti Nursery and Primary School, Mekwen Street, Queens Drive, Eti-Osa, the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, announced that Tinubu secured 4,996 votes from a total of 5,163 registered voters.

Tinubu also emerged victorious at Ward D3 on Lagos Island, where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu cast his vote, polling 1,887 votes in the primary.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, participated in the exercise alongside other party officials and stakeholders.

Speaking with journalists after voting, the governor commended party members for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the primary election.

“I commend the 1,887 votes recorded for President Bola Tinubu. The process has been peaceful and orderly. I thank party members for their patience and support for the APC and our leader,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The APC adopted the direct primary system for the 2027 presidential election, allowing registered party members across the country’s 8,809 wards to participate in the selection of the party’s candidate.

Voting commenced in APC wards nationwide with party officials, supporters and security personnel monitoring the exercise.

Party members and supporters turned out in large numbers at Ward L2 in Eti-Osa for the exercise, which began around 8 a.m.

Among dignitaries present during the exercise were Governor Sanwo-Olu, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, APC Lagos State Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, and party chieftain, Kola Peregrino.

Addressing party members earlier, Ojelabi praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise and described the process as seamless and crisis-free.

“The rewards of your loyalty to the party will yield benefits in due course. Thank you for the wonderful support for our President and the APC,” he said.

“Today, we are here to re-elect the candidate of your choice. Let Nigerians know that APC is the best party in Nigeria.”

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