President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election after securing 10,999,162 votes in the party’s nationwide presidential primaries.
The President received his certificate of return and the APC symbolic flag on Sunday at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, after the collation of results from across the country.
Speaking after accepting the nomination, Tinubu pledged to consolidate ongoing economic reforms, strengthen democratic institutions, and place Nigeria on what he described as an irreversible path of growth and development if re-elected for a second term.
“In accepting this nomination, I renew my commitment to serve our nation with even greater determination,” the President said.
“With another four years of disciplined focus and national cooperation, we will firmly place Nigeria on an irreversible path of economic expansion, industrialisation, energy security, infrastructure development, food sufficiency, and democratic consolidation,” he added.
Chairman of the APC Presidential Election Committee, Anyim Pius Anyim, announced the results at the event attended by governors, ministers, lawmakers, party leaders, members of the National Working Committee, and presidential aides.
According to the committee, another aspirant, Stanley Osifo, polled 16,503 votes.
The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, presented the certificate of return to the President.
Anyim disclosed that the primaries were conducted across the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, 774 local government areas, and 8,809 wards in line with guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission, electoral laws, and the APC constitution.
He stated that out of 12,643,316 registered party members, 11,069,746 were accredited while 11,015,665 members participated in the exercise.
The committee chairman described the process as transparent and noted that agents of the aspirants were given the opportunity to challenge results and seek redress where necessary.
Tinubu used the occasion to highlight achievements of his administration over the last three years, particularly in economic reforms, infrastructure development, education financing, and the power sector.
The President said the government had implemented major fiscal and tax reforms aimed at improving revenue generation and stabilising the economy.
He also referenced the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, saying over N282 billion had been disbursed to more than 1.5 million beneficiaries to support access to higher education.
On electricity, Tinubu stated that the administration had supplied 2.5 million meters through the Presidential Metering Initiative and introduced a N4 trillion bond programme to offset legacy debts owed to electricity generation and gas companies.
According to him, power generation had at times peaked at 6,000 megawatts under his administration.
The President further defended the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in the foreign exchange market, saying the economy was beginning to recover despite global economic pressures and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
He added that the administration had prioritised investments in roads, airports, seaports, digital connectivity, housing, irrigation, and the oil and gas sector.
Tinubu, however, acknowledged the prevailing security challenges in parts of the country and assured Nigerians that his administration remained committed to restoring peace and protecting lives and property.
He also extended an olive branch to opposition parties and political critics, stressing the need for dialogue, national unity, and democratic engagement.
