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APC PRIMARIES DEMONSTRATE INTERNAL DEMOCRACY, DEEPEN GRASSROOT POLITICS, SAYS PRESIDENT TINUBU[/b]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party.
 
President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise has further deepened the democratic process.
 
The President, who arrived at the venue alongside his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was received by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Conerlius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, among other party leaders.
 
The President commended party members for their orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment to democratic values.
 
"This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very well according to plan. This is grassroots politics where every member of the party has the right to participate.
 
“It shows that we have internal democracy and it’s peaceful and well organised.
 
On the conduct of the primaries across the states, President Tinubu said, "I am very satisfied that Governors have done well in their various states, from the ward congresses to Local Government congresses to the delegate accreditation, validation, membership registration and the certification of the electoral process. It has been done very well, and with this, you could rate democracy at a high level."
 
He reiterated that APC remains committed to transparent and inclusive democratic processes that give party members at the grassroots the opportunity to freely choose their leaders and representatives, emphasising that their involvement remains the foundation for sustainable democratic development.
 
President Tinubu also praised electoral officials, party leaders, and security agencies for ensuring the exercise was conducted peacefully and credibly, and urged Nigerians to continue supporting democratic institutions and national unity.
 
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic ideals, good governance, and policies to improve the welfare of Nigerians while strengthening political stability nationwide.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
May 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu participates in the APC Presidential Primary Election in Lagos. Expresses satisfaction at the Process so far pic.twitter.com/E3IxzxdAL3

— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) May 23, 2026

ON YOUR MANDATE: Moment President Bola Tinubu arrived at Ward E, Ireti Primary School, Mekuwen Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, to participate in the APC presidential primary on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/LfoI5Lf9hG

— Impact_Ngr (@NgrImpact) May 23, 2026

BREAKING: President Tinubu arrives earlier today at Ward E, Ireti Primary School, Mekuwen Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, to participate in the APC Presidential Primary. pic.twitter.com/D4ODEGVo1j

— Ogbeni oluya (@oluyanimi) May 23, 2026

This is grassroots politics, where every member of the party has the right to participate and be involved. This is to ensure we have internal democracy.

—President Tinubu, after voting at the ongoing APC presidential direct primaries at Ward E, Ireti Primary School, Mekuwen Road… https://t.co/eztJQWP5IY pic.twitter.com/sCUZo1QQ2b

— PBAT War Room (@PBATWarRoom) May 23, 2026

“A boss tells people what to do. A leader shows people how to do it.”

President Bola A. Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu participated in the APC Presidential Primary at Ward E in Ikoyi, Lagos state. pic.twitter.com/SDa4Psb4k2

— PBAT War Room (@PBATWarRoom) May 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today attend the APC presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections at Ireti Primary School, Mekuwen Road, off Oyinkan Abayomi Street (Waterside), Ikoyi, Lagos State. pic.twitter.com/A6wk5B4Ydp

— Office of the SA on Social Media to PBAT🇳🇬 (@Dolusegun16) May 23, 2026

Democracy is not sustained by noise, speculation, or borrowed platforms. It is sustained by citizens who show up, party members who believe, institutions that endure, the grassroots, and a political family rooted in the people.

sweerychick:
Who's even challenging him in this primaries and what's the essence if I may ask? Just another avenue to loot, distract and waste money

MeNmyfamily:
While his people are being killed daily.

Tell me why this ldi0t should be given another four years

SadiqBabaSani:
Waste of resources, the man is unopposed, why waste the money to organise shambles

MeNmyfamily:
Dull_ard