JUST IN: Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary in Lagos Ward

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

Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, arrived at the polling centre in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday morning to participate in the exercise amid tight security.

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

Sanwo-Olu, who voted alongside his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and other state officials, commended party members for the peaceful conduct and impressive turnout recorded during the exercise.

“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,” the governor said after voting.

Tinubu, who is seeking re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections, defeated fellow aspirant and businessman, Sterlyn Osifo, in the exercise conducted under the APC’s direct primary system.

The ruling party adopted the direct primary method for its 2027 presidential race, allowing party members across the country’s 8,809 wards to participate in selecting its candidate.

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

At Ward L2, located at Ireti Nursery and Primary School, Mekwen Street, Queens Drive, Eti-Osa, party supporters turned out in large numbers for the exercise, which began at about 8 a.m.

Among top party figures present 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 smooth and peaceful conduct of the exercise.

“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.

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

At the conclusion of the exercise, the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, announced that Tinubu polled 4,996 votes out of 5,163 registered voters.