President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to shun rancorous conduct as the party commences its nationwide primary elections tomorrow./today
A statement personally signed by the president described the upcoming internal polls beginning with House of Representatives aspirants and culminating in the presidential primaries on May 25 as a referendum on the unity and resilience of the ruling party.
Acknowledging the provisions of the new Electoral Act (2026), President Tinubu threw his weight behind ongoing efforts by party stakeholders to produce consensus candidates.
He described the move as a commendable option capable of reducing bad blood within the APC ranks.
For constituencies where consensus fails, the President urged a peaceful contest, reminding aspirants that politics should not be a do or die affair
He specifically warned winners against gloating and urged those who lose to accept the results in their stride
The President charged APC Governors and party leadership to remain impartial arbiters.
He emphasized the need for a level playing field that guarantees participation without hindrance, ensuring that even in defeat, aspirants feel they were given a fair contest.
He further made a passionate plea for the inclusion of women and youth demographics ,urging voters and leaders to give them special consideration during the exercise.
Directing his attention to the Nigerian Police and other security agencies, president Tinubu warned against any form of interference in the democratic process.
The House of Representatives primaries are expected to begin across the Federation tomorrow/today marking the first phase of the APC’s journey toward the 2027 general elections.