President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday formally accepted the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections after a landslide victory in the party’s direct primary.
Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to defeat his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who scored 16,504 votes in the nationwide primaries conducted across 8,809 wards.
He received his Certificate of Return and the party flag at an event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.
Here is the full text of President Tinubu’s acceptance speech:
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, ON HIS NOMINATION AS APC PRESIDENTIAL FLAGBEARER FOR THE 2027 ELECTION
DELIVERED ON SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026, AT THE BOLA AHMED TINUBU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJAProtocol:
Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey, a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build a stable, prosperous, and just nation.
Four years ago, I stood before you as an aspirant to the highest office in our country... [seeking your mandate].
Today, I return as your incumbent President humbled by your enduring support, encouraged by your continued confidence, and imbued with renewed passion for the tasks ahead.In 2022, our task was to chart a new direction... Today, our task is to affirm that continuity is essential to consolidate reform, secure progress, and strengthen the foundation of a modern Nigeria.
I accept, with humility and profound gratitude, the nomination of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, to stand again as its Presidential candidate in the 2027 election.
The President thanked the party leadership, governors, National Working Committee, National Assembly members, and all stakeholders for their contributions to the party’s unity.
He also acknowledged the support of Nigerians who have backed the administration’s reform agenda.
Tinubu highlighted key achievements of his administration, including the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (with over N282 billion disbursed to 1.5 million beneficiaries), significant improvements in power generation and metering, removal of fuel subsidies, strengthening of the naira, rising foreign reserves, massive infrastructure projects, and reforms in the oil and gas sector.
He acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly the rising cost of living and security issues, while reaffirming his commitment to addressing them.
The President called for constitutional amendments to enable State police and pledged not to rest until peace is restored nationwide.
“This next election must not merely be a contest of parties or ideas, but a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s democratic maturity... Let’s not give in to complacency by allowing politicians with no clear alternative vision to take our country backwards.”
Tinubu extended a hand of partnership to political opponents, emphasising dialogue and the blending of ideas in a democracy.
He called on Nigerians across all regions to unite in consolidating gains and building a better future.
The President concluded with a renewed pledge to serve with greater determination, build a more inclusive government, and place Nigeria on an irreversible path of progress.
“Together, and with the help of God Almighty, we shall build a more secure, united, and prosperous Nigeria for generations to come.”May God bless the All Progressives Congress. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Thank you.
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