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 had 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,” he said.
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 remained committed to transparent and inclusive democratic processes that gave party members at the grassroots the opportunity to freely choose their leaders and representatives, emphasising that their involvement remained 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.
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