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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes after collating nationwide results, vowing to consolidate economic reforms, ensure progress and strengthen the foundations of a modern Nigeria in his second term.
He spoke after receiving the certificate of return and the party’s symbolic flag from the APC Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as a torchbearer in the upcoming elections.
Acceptance of presidential nomination for 2027 elections
Addressing party faithful at the International Conference Centre, President Tinubu announced his acceptance of the presidential nomination, with humility and gratitude towards the members.
“By accepting this nomination, I renew my commitment to serve our nation with even greater determination.
“With four more years of disciplined attention and national cooperation, we will firmly position Nigeria on an irreversible path of economic expansion, industrialization, energy security, infrastructure development, food sufficiency and democratic consolidation,” President Tinubu said.
Announcement of the total result
The Chairman of the APC Presidential Election Committee, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, announced the result of the presidential primaries on the floor, in the presence of members of the National Assembly, incumbent and former state governors, presidential ministers and aides, party supporters, members of the National Working Committee and the National Executive.
Stanley Osifo, the second presidential aspirant, received 16,503 votes.
How the presidential primaries unfolded
Anyim said the presidential primaries followed procedures laid down by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), electoral laws and the constitution of the APC, with voting taking place in 36 states and the federal capital, 774 local councils and 8,809 districts on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
He said the votes were collected and counted in Abuja by collation officials, mostly governors of various states.
According to him, 12,643,316 party members were registered, 11,069,746 were accredited, and 11,015,665 voted in the presidential primaries.
He said the process was fair and that agents for both candidates were allowed to challenge the results and seek redress where necessary.
Tinubu’s response
President Tinubu thanked the governors, members of the National Assembly, Presidential Primary Elections Committee, APC National Executive Council, National Working Committee and members of the party for giving him another opportunity to fly the party flag in next year’s elections.
President Tinubu said his administration has achieved a lot in the last three years and urged party members to be proud and showcase the achievements of the party since 2015, especially in the last three years.
“Our economy has undergone significant structural reforms, supported by new tax laws and fiscal policies that have enhanced revenue collection for the federation.
“We promised to remove financial barriers to higher education for our youth. Today we established the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, with over $282 billion disbursed and over 1.5 million recipients.
“We promised improved energy supply and an end to estimated billing. Over the past three years, we have closed the metering gap by providing 2.5 million meters through the Presidential Metering Initiative. We established a $4 trillion bond program to pay off audited legacy debts to GENCO and GASCO. Under our administration, power generation at times peaked at 6,000 MW, 50% higher than what we inherited. Our strategy is focused on redesigning the energy sector into a bankable, investable and capable sector that provides energy to homes and industries.
“We have moved away from wasteful fuel subsidies, unstable exchange rates and weak infrastructure. Today we are seeing a reversal: the naira is strengthening, foreign reserves are rising and our economic outlook is positive despite the inflationary upheaval caused by the war in Iran and the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.
“We have strengthened macroeconomic stability through improved revenue performance, financial management and better fiscal coordination,” the President said.
About the results
President Tinubu noted that the administration has prioritized infrastructure in the sectors of transportation, energy, digital connectivity, housing and irrigation as drivers for inclusive growth.
“We are building durable, concrete roads and expressways along the coast and on the Sokoto-Badagry route that will last for over 100 years.
“We are improving our airports and seaports after decades of neglect. We have reformed the oil and gas sector and are attracting billions of dollars in new investment into an industry that was nearly comatose,” he said.
The President also acknowledged the security challenges still facing some parts of the country.
“I assure you that I take seriously the responsibility of safeguarding the life and property of every Nigerian.
We will not rest until we restore peace and stability to every corner of our country,” he said.
The President spoke philosophically about the agenda of his second term and the politics of the opposition.
“Our mission remains clear: to build a Nigeria where all lives, including property, are secure, where businesses thrive, where workers earn with dignity, where youth find opportunity, and where farmers thrive. And where every Nigerian, regardless of background, can dream big and succeed.
“To those who may disagree with us politically, we extend a hand of partnership in nation-building. To those who differ from our philosophy, we offer dialogue and engagement, confident that the sincerity of our purpose and the results of our work will speak for themselves.
“Democracy is not based on uniformity, but on diversity, on shared faith in the nation and on the fusion of ideas,” he said.
