President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Osun State on Saturday [1].
The result signals a consolidation of power within the party as it begins the selection process for the 2027 general election.
Tinubu received 100,880 votes in the primary [1]. His challenger, Stanley Osifo, received zero votes [1]. The voting process took place across 332 wards in Osun State [2].
The primary serves as a critical mechanism for the APC to determine its candidate for the upcoming presidential race. The total lack of votes for Osifo indicates a strong internal consensus in favor of the incumbent president within this specific region.
Election officials managed the process across the state's ward structure to ensure party representation. The outcome ensures that Tinubu maintains the party's support in Osun as he looks toward the 2027 cycle.
This victory in Osun State is part of a broader effort by the APC to organize its presidential nomination. By securing a decisive lead over Osifo, Tinubu reinforces his standing as the primary choice for the party's nomination.
“President Bola Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Osun State”
The total absence of votes for a challenger in a primary election often indicates a lack of viable opposition or a highly coordinated effort by party leadership to ensure a smooth nomination. In the context of the 2027 general election, this result suggests that the APC's internal machinery in Osun State is fully aligned with President Tinubu, leaving little room for dissent within the party's regional base.
