Tinubu, wife vote in Lagos as APC presidential primary begins

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary at Ward E, Ikoyi, Lagos, as the ruling party commenced its nationwide primary exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

The President and his wife arrived at the venue accompanied by security personnel and were received by party supporters and officials.

 

The exercise forms part of the APC’s May 2026 primary elections, through which Tinubu is seeking re-nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

 

Addressing journalists after voting, Tinubu described the exercise as a reflection of internal democracy within the party.

 

“Demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going very well according to plan. This is politics, grassroots politics, where every member of the party has the right to participate and be involved,” he said.

 

“My challenge is to ensure that we have internal democracy and it’s peaceful and well organised.”

 

The President also commended APC governors for their roles in managing the party’s electoral process in their states.

 

“Today, I am very satisfied that these governors have done well in their various states,” Tinubu stated.

 

“From the ward congresses to local government congresses, delegation accreditation, validation, members register and certification of the electoral process, it has been going very well.

 

“At least, you will score democracy at a high level.”

 

The APC primary exercise is part of preparations by the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.