APC Primaries Show Internal Democracy—Tinubu

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

President Bola Tinubu said on Saturday that the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries held across the country were a clear illustration of internal democracy within the ruling party.

He made the comment after attending the APC Presidential Primaries in Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise had deepened the democratic process further.

The President, who arrived at the venue with his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was welcomed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu, Lagos APC Chairman Pastor Conerlius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr Jumoke Oduwole, former Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and other party leaders.

He praised party members for their orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment to democratic values.

In a statement by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President was quoted as saying: “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 added.

Speaking about the primaries in other 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 the APC remains committed to transparent and inclusive democratic processes that allow party members at the grassroots to freely choose their leaders and representatives, stressing that their involvement is the foundation for sustainable democratic development.

President Tinubu also commended 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 aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians while strengthening political stability nationwide.

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