YENAGOA, BAYELSA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries held in Bayelsa State, securing a landslide 277,192 votes across the 105 wards of the state, according to official party results.
The exercise, conducted through a direct primary system, saw massive participation from party members across Bayelsa’s local government areas, with officials describing the process as peaceful, orderly, and highly coordinated.
The All Progressives Congress organised the primaries as part of its nationwide internal consultation process aimed at strengthening support for its presidential candidate ahead of the next general election cycle.
Party officials confirmed that voting took place simultaneously across all wards, with accredited members casting ballots in a structured exercise monitored by party supervisors and electoral committees.
Overwhelming Support Across Wards
Results announced by local party coordinators indicated that President Tinubu dominated across all 105 wards, recording consistent margins of victory that culminated in the total figure of 277,192 votes.
Observers noted that the scale of the result reflects strong grassroots mobilisation within the party structure in Bayelsa State, despite the state being traditionally politically competitive in national elections.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu was said to have benefited from widespread party loyalty, endorsement by key APC stakeholders, and coordinated mobilisation efforts by local party executives.
Party Reaction And Internal Assessment
APC leaders in Bayelsa described the outcome as a demonstration of unity and political strength within the party, adding that the results reflect confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and national policy direction.
They further stated that the primaries were part of a broader strategy to consolidate internal party support and strengthen early preparations for upcoming national elections.
Party officials also emphasised that the exercise was conducted without major incidents, highlighting improved organisational structure and coordination across ward-level party units.
Political Significance
Analysts say the result is politically symbolic, showing the APC’s continued effort to maintain internal cohesion and demonstrate strong regional support for its presidential candidate.
They noted that while Bayelsa has historically been a politically diverse state, the reported outcome suggests increasing party consolidation ahead of future electoral contests.
Some political observers, however, have called for transparency in primary processes nationwide, urging parties to maintain credibility in internal elections to strengthen public trust.
Looking Ahead
The APC is expected to continue its nationwide internal consultations as part of its broader strategy to prepare for future elections and reinforce support structures at grassroots levels.
With the Bayelsa primaries concluded, attention is now shifting to other states where similar exercises are expected to take place in the coming weeks as part of the party’s ongoing mobilisation efforts.
