President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election held at his Ward L2 in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, securing an overwhelming 4,996 votes in a strong display of political dominance and grassroots support ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The primary election, which took place at Ireti Nursery and Primary School in Ikoyi on Friday, drew a massive turnout of party faithful, supporters, and top APC leaders who gathered to participate in the exercise and reaffirm their loyalty to the president. The atmosphere at the venue was energetic as supporters chanted solidarity songs and waved party flags while waiting for the announcement of results.
According to the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, Tinubu polled 4,996 votes out of the 5,163 registered APC members in the ward, leaving his opponent, businessman Sterlyn Osifo, with only a handful of votes. The result further highlighted Tinubu’s overwhelming influence within the APC, particularly in Lagos State, which remains the foundation of his political structure and influence in Nigeria...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The exercise was conducted under heavy security presence, with officials of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies stationed around the venue to maintain order and ensure a peaceful process. Party officials described the election as transparent, peaceful, and well organised, with no reports of violence or disruption throughout the accreditation and voting process.
Several high-profile members of the APC were present during the primary, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, Lagos APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, members of the Governance Advisory Council, lawmakers, local government officials, and party stakeholders from across the state.
Addressing party members before voting commenced, Ojelabi commended APC supporters for their loyalty and commitment to the party. He praised Tinubu’s leadership style and insisted that the president remained the best candidate to continue leading Nigeria beyond 2027. He also urged party members to remain united and committed to the APC’s vision for economic recovery, infrastructure development, and national stability.
Tinubu arrived at the venue after accreditation had ended and was welcomed by loud cheers from supporters who surged forward to catch a glimpse of the president. Security operatives struggled briefly to control the excited crowd as the president exchanged greetings with party leaders and supporters before proceeding into the voting area.
Observers at the venue noted that the turnout reflected the president’s continued popularity among APC loyalists in Lagos despite growing political tensions and criticisms from opposition figures across the country. Many supporters described the massive vote margin as a clear endorsement of Tinubu’s leadership and policies since assuming office in 2023.
The result from Tinubu’s ward is expected to further strengthen his standing within the ruling party as the APC intensifies preparations for the 2027 general election. Political analysts believe the near-unanimous outcome sends a strong signal to both allies and opponents about the president’s grip on the party machinery and his enduring influence in Nigerian politics.
With the APC presidential primary process gradually unfolding across the country, Tinubu’s commanding victory in his home ward is already being interpreted by many within the party as an early show of strength and a major boost to his re-election ambition.
