President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress presidential primary in Kabo ward, Kano State, on Saturday [1].
The victory serves as an early indicator of party support as the APC begins its nationwide primary process for the 2027 elections [5]. Securing a win in this specific region is significant due to the political influence of the ward's leadership.
The voting took place at the APC secretariat located within Kabo Ward in the Kabo Local Government Area [2]. This ward is identified as Barau’s ward, linking the result to the influence of Senator Kuki Olukefemilade Barau in the region [1].
Tinubu is seeking a second term as president [5]. The primary process is designed to consolidate party loyalty, and determine the official candidate for the next general election cycle.
Local reports indicate the proceedings in Kano were part of a broader effort to organize the party's internal structure ahead of the 2027 contest [1], [3]. The win in Kabo ward reinforces the president's standing within the party's northern flank — a critical region for any Nigerian presidential candidate.
Party officials oversaw the process to ensure the results reflected the will of the ward members [2]. The outcome in Kano is one of several primary contests occurring across the country as the APC formalizes its nomination process [5].
“President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress presidential primary in Kabo ward”
The result in Kabo ward demonstrates President Tinubu's ability to maintain support in Kano State, a pivotal political hub in Nigeria. By securing a win in a ward associated with influential figures like Barau, the president is signaling a unified front within the APC to deter potential challengers during the 2027 primary cycle.
