Sanwo-Olu: Tinubu's win in APC presidential primary demonstrates confidence in his leadership

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on emerging as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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He described the outcome as a reflection of the confidence party members continue to place in his leadership.

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In a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sanwo-Olu said Tinubu’s victory in the APC primaries was “well deserved.”

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He also praised party members and officials for conducting what he described as peaceful and well-organised elections across the country.

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The statement, signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commended the APC’s National Working Committee and state executives for ensuring a smooth exercise.

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“I congratulate our leader and President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the APC for the 2027 election.

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“This victory reflects the confidence and trust that party members across the country continue to place in his leadership and his commitment to building a better Nigeria,” Sanwo-Olu said.

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The Lagos governor also highlighted the APC’s adoption of direct primaries, saying the process underscored the party’s commitment to internal democracy.

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“The adoption of direct primaries also demonstrates our party’s commitment to strengthening internal democracy by giving members a stronger voice in the selection process,” he stated.

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Sanwo-Olu further praised Tinubu’s economic reforms and leadership style, saying the administration had taken difficult but necessary decisions to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and position the country for long-term growth.

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“Over the last few years, President Tinubu has taken important decisions aimed at stabilising the economy and laying the foundation for long-term growth.

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“At critical moments, leadership requires courage and the willingness to take decisions that will move the country forward,” the governor said.

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Expressing optimism about the future, Sanwo-Olu added: “I am confident that Nigerians will continue to support a vision built on courage and sustainable progress.

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“The journey continues, and together, we will keep working towards a nation that gives every citizen a fair opportunity to succeed.”

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The APC presidential primaries are part of the ruling party’s preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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It took place on Saturday with the result announced on Sunday disclosing that Tinubu polled over 10 million votes to beat his closest challenger Stanley Osifo.n

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