The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State on Saturday unanimously affirmed President Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The affirmation exercise was conducted across the 255 political wards in the 23 local government areas of the state, attracting a large turnout of party members and stakeholders.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alongside designated party officials, monitored the exercise to ensure compliance with electoral guidelines and procedures.
Party faithful from the Southern Kaduna, Central and Northern Senatorial Districts participated in the exercise, reaffirming their support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Gov. Uba Sani, who monitored the exercise in parts of the state, commended party leaders, stakeholders and members for the peaceful and orderly conduct recorded during the exercise.
Sani described the exercise as a demonstration of unity, loyalty and confidence in the leadership of the APC and President Tinubu.
“Today’s overwhelming affirmation across the 255 wards in Kaduna State is a clear reflection of the confidence our party members and the people have in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The unity, discipline and massive turnout witnessed during this exercise demonstrate the APC’s strength and readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“We remain committed to consolidating the gains of the current administration and sustaining purposeful leadership for the progress and stability of Nigeria,” he said.
The governor urged party members to remain united and committed to strengthening the party’s structures and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 polls.
The exercise ended peacefully amid enthusiastic participation by party members across the state.
Meanwhile, collation of results from the exercise was ongoing across all voting areas, with local government collation officers compiling returns for onward transmission to the state coordinator and chief collation officer, Gov. Sani.
The final consolidated result is expected to be presented to the APC Presidential Primary Committee in Abuja on Sunday.
