ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has recorded a sweeping victory across multiple states in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary exercise, while his sole challenger, businessman Stanley Osifo, failed to secure a single vote in several states.
The primary exercise, which involved delegates from across the federation, reportedly showed overwhelming support for the incumbent president, consolidating his position as the party’s leading candidate ahead of the next election cycle.
Osifo, who emerged as the only challenger in the race, recorded zero votes in several key states including the Federal Capital Territory, Delta, Kogi, Ebonyi, Kwara, Borno, Kebbi, Edo, Enugu, Katsina, Kaduna, and Jigawa.
The result highlights the scale of internal party support for Tinubu, who continues to maintain strong influence within the APC structure across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
Widespread Delegate Support For Tinubu
Delegates from various states reportedly aligned in favour of the president during the primary exercise, reflecting strong party consensus around his leadership.
Party officials described the process as orderly and reflective of the APC’s internal democratic procedures, noting that the outcome demonstrated unity within the party.
The exercise also showed significant regional backing for Tinubu across both northern and southern states, reinforcing his dominance within the party structure.
Osifo’s Performance Draws Attention
Stanley Osifo’s performance, particularly the zero-vote outcome in multiple states, has drawn public attention and debate among political observers.
Analysts say the result underscores the difficulty faced by lesser-known aspirants in competing against entrenched political figures with strong party structures and nationwide networks.
Despite the outcome, Osifo was present during the process and maintained his participation as the sole challenger in the contest.
Political Implications
Political commentators argue that the outcome further consolidates Tinubu’s grip on the APC ahead of future political developments, while also raising questions about internal competition within the party.
They note that the scale of support demonstrated during the primary reflects the strength of party alignment behind the president’s candidacy.
Looking Ahead
With the primary concluded, attention is expected to shift toward campaign planning, party consolidation, and strategic mobilisation ahead of the next general election cycle.
Party supporters say the outcome marks a significant step in strengthening internal unity and preparing for national-level political engagement in the coming years.
