Tinubu beats Osifo, emerges APC flagbearer

Politics

The ruling party, All Progressives Congress, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu winner of its presidential primary election conductedd nationwide ahead of the next general election.

The declaration was made by the National Chairman of the party, Nentawe G. Yilwatda, who said the exercise reflected the strength, unity, and internal democratic process of the APC.

According to him, the presidential primary election was peacefully conducted across wards, local government areas, and states of the federation, while the collation process was transparently carried out from the grassroots to the national level.

Yilwatda disclosed that at the end of the exercise, President Tinubu polled 10,999,162 votes to defeat Stanley Osifo, who secured 16,503 votes.

He described the exercise as a defining and historic moment for the party, noting that the APC once again demonstrated nationwide acceptance through the conduct of its primaries, from the House of Assembly elections to the presidential contest.

“Today, I led the National Working Committee of our great party to present and proclaim President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary elections held nationwide yesterday,” he said.

The APC chairman commended state governors who served as returning officers in their respective states, praising their commitment, diligence, and sacrifices toward the success of the exercise.

He also appreciated millions of party members across the country for their support and dedication to the vision of the APC.

Yilwatda further extended special appreciation to former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, who chaired the Presidential Primary Election Committee, for what he described as an exceptional leadership and coordination that ensured the successful conduct of the assignment.