President Bola Tinubu applauded the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, calling them peaceful, transparent, and a demonstration of internal democracy.
Tinubu remarked after taking part in the exercise held at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos, where thousands of party members had assembled for the presidential primary poll.
The president praised party members, governors, and officials for the orderly execution of the exercise around the country.
“This is a 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 a right to participate and be involved. It is to ensure internal democracy, and it is peaceful and well-organized,” Tinubu said.
The president was also pleased with the preparations and coordination by APC governors and party leaders ahead of the national exercise.
“Today, I am very satisfied that these governors have done well in their various states.
“From the ward congresses to local government congresses, delegate accreditation, validation, members’ register, and certification of the electoral process, it has all gone very well.
“At least you will score democracy at a high level,” the president said.
Tinubu thanked party members for their ongoing support and enthusiasm in response to the large turnout at his polling ward.
“I’m just excited,” the president said.
Saturday’s presidential primaries were held simultaneously across all 8,809 wards nationwide as the APC moves to elect its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
According to the party-approved method, every registered APC member at the ward level could vote directly for their preferred presidential candidate.
The approach marked a shift from the party’s prior delegate-based presidential nomination system.
Ward results are anticipated to be compiled at the local and state levels before being submitted to the APC Presidential Primary Election Committee in Abuja.
