By Daniel Peters
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries at Ward L2, Ikoyi, Lagos, where party members turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic rights.
Speaking shortly after the accreditation exercise on Saturday, the President described the exercise as a strong demonstration of internal democracy at the grassroots level, stressing that every member of the party had the right to participate in shaping the future of the APC.
He expressed delight over the conduct of the primaries across the country, noting that the exercise had gone according to plan.
“This is politics, grassroots politics, where every member of the party has a right to participate and be involved. It is to ensure that we have internal democracy and it is peaceful and well-organized,” the President said.
He commended APC governors and party leaders nationwide for coordinating what he described as a credible and transparent process, from ward congresses to delegate accreditation and validation.
“Today, I am very satisfied, very, very satisfied that these governors have done well in their various states. From the ward congresses to local government congresses, delegate accreditation, validation, members register and certification of the electoral process, it has been all very well. At least, you will score democracy at a high level,” he noted.
Responding to questions on the overwhelming support shown by party members, the President said the enthusiasm of APC faithful only challenged him to do more for the nation and the party.
“I’m just excited. They challenge me more,” he said.
The APC presidential primaries are being held simultaneously across the federation as the ruling party moves to consolidate its structures ahead of the 2027 general election.
