President Bola Tinubu has described the nationwide conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries as a powerful display of internal democracy.
He stated that the exercise deepened the democratic process across the federation.
The President shared his assessment on Saturday after participating in the APC Presidential Primaries at his local constituency, Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2, in Lagos State.
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Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, the President was received at the voting venue by a delegation of top political figures.
The reception party included Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, and former Minister of Finance Wale Edun, alongside other key party leaders.
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Following his participation, Tinubu lauded the rank-and-file membership of the ruling party for their orderliness, enthusiasm, and alignment with democratic principles.
“This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very well according to plan,” Tinubu remarked.
“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.”
Reviewing the operational execution of the primaries outside Lagos, the President expressed immense satisfaction with how state executives and party machinery managed the multi-tiered electoral pipeline.
He praised the coordinated execution of the ward congresses, Local Government congresses, delegate accreditation, validation exercises, membership registration, and final certifications.
“I am very satisfied that Governors have done well in their various states,” the President observed.
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“The certification of the electoral process has been done very well, and with this, you could rate democracy at a high level.”
The President reiterated that the APC remains committed to maintaining inclusive and transparent structures that allow grassroots members to freely determine their representatives.
He described local involvement as the bedrock of sustainable national development.
Tinubu also extended his appreciation to the electoral officials, security agencies, and party leadership for keeping the exercise peaceful and credible.
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He urged the public to continue backing democratic institutions and national unity.
He pledged that his administration will remain focused on delivering good governance and economic stability to the country.
