2027: Conduct Primaries Wherever Consensus Fails - Tinubu Tells APC Leaders
Tinubu urged APC leaders to hold primaries peacefully and use consensus where possible as the party begins selecting 2027 candidates.
- On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu called on All Progressives Congress leaders to conduct peaceful primary elections, emphasizing sportsmanship and party unity as the party begins selecting candidates for 2027.
- Ahead of these contests, the APC screened aspirants between 8 and 12 May under a panel led by National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, featuring serving lawmakers, former governors, and technocrats seeking elective offices.
- The party commences its primary elections tomorrow with House of Representatives tickets, followed by The Senate on Monday, 18 May, and State House of Assembly primaries on Wednesday, 20 May.
- President Tinubu endorsed consensus arrangements to reduce internal disputes, though he faces a lone challenger, Osifo Stanley, in the presidential primary election scheduled for May 25.
- Tinubu encouraged voters to give special consideration to women and youth in the contests, stating that their inclusion is dear to his heart and essential for broad representation.
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2027: Tinubu calls for unity, as APC begins nationwide primaries on Saturday
President Tinubu also charged governors, APC executives and other influential figures within the party to ensure fairness throughout the process and provide all aspirants with a level playing field. The post 2027: Tinubu calls for unity, as APC begins nationwide primaries on Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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