Tinubu sweeps to victory with unanimous result in Zulum's home polling district

President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant for the 2027 general elections, has emerged victorious in Mafa Ward of Borno State, the hometown of Governor Babagana Zulum, with a flawless win.

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The direct primary election, which took place at Mafa Central Primary School, was overseen by Hajiya Inna Alkali Imam, the Chairperson of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, and resulted in Tinubu securing 2,175 votes.

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This tally represents 100% of all valid votes cast in the ward, underscoring the overwhelming support for Tinubu among the party members in Mafa Ward.

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Mafa Ward boasts 2,277 registered party members, and the primary election saw a remarkable turnout, with nearly all registered members participating in the exercise.

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Stanley Osifo, a businessman and APC chieftain from Edo State, and the other contestant in the primary, failed to secure any votes.

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Babagana Umara Zulum, who serves as the Coordinator and Collation Officer for the presidential primary election in the state, was present in Mafa to witness and participate in the exercise, citing his affiliation with Mafa Ward as the reason for his presence.

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Zulum acknowledged the two candidates in the running, namely President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Mr Stanley Osifo, and expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the primary and the enthusiasm of party faithful after casting his vote.

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Commenting on the outcome, Zulum noted that the primary election in Mafa ward had been successfully conducted, with 2,175 out of 2,277 registered party members accredited for voting, all of whom voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while the other candidate scored zero.

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The APC presidential primary is ongoing across the country, with the final results expected to be announced at a later date.