APC primary: Tinubu dominates Ward L2 poll in Eti-Osa

President Bola Tinubu recorded a landslide victory on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary held in Ward L2, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, where he polled 4,996 votes.

The direct primary took place at Ireti Nursery and Primary School, Mekwen Street, off Queens Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos, with a large turnout of party members participating in the exercise to select the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 general election.

The APC presidential ticket is being contested by Tinubu and businessman Sterlyn Osifo, prompting the party to conduct the direct primary across the ward.

Voting began early in the morning under tight security, with party supporters and stakeholders present in large numbers to show solidarity.

Prominent figures who monitored the process included Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Minister of Finance Wale Edun, APC Lagos State Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, and party chieftain Kola Peregrino.

Tinubu arrived at the polling unit at about 11:35 a.m., shortly after voter accreditation was completed.

APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi praised party members for the peaceful conduct of the exercise, describing it as orderly and well organised.

“The rewards of your loyalty to the party will yield proceeds in due course. Thank you for the wonderful support for our President and the APC,” he said.

“Today, we are here to re-elect the candidate of your choice. Let Nigerians know that APC is the best party in Nigeria,” he added.

At the end of the exercise, the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, announced that Tinubu secured 4,996 votes out of 5,163 accredited voters in the ward, confirming a decisive victory at the poll.