Tinubu’s overwhelming victory reflects nationwide acceptance — Ondo Rep candidate
May 25, 2026 12:48 pm
File photo: President Bola Tinubu
By Peter Dada
The All Progressives Congress candidate for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Kayode Ijalana, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate following a successful primary election.
PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu emerged as the APC presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after securing nearly 11 million votes in the party’s nationwide primary election, defeating fellow aspirant Stanley Osifo. In Ondo State, the president scored 181,966 votes, while Osifo scored zero.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, Ijalana described President Tinubu’s victory at the primary as a clear affirmation of the trust reposed in his leadership, experience, and vision for Nigeria.
He noted that the outcome of the primary election reflected the overwhelming confidence of party delegates in President Tinubu’s capacity to consolidate on the ongoing reforms and lead Nigeria to greater prosperity.
The APC chieftain said, “This victory is not just for Mr. President, but for all progressives who believe in continuity, stability, and national development. It validates his decades of investment in democracy, bridge-building, and transformative governance.”
Ijalana also commended the APC National Working Committee and delegates for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and credible primary election, adding that the exercise further deepened internal democracy within the party.
He pledged the total support of the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency towards ensuring President Tinubu’s success at the general elections.
“We are fully mobilised in Owo and Ose to deliver massive support for Mr. President. His Renewed Hope Agenda resonates with our people, and we are confident that under his leadership, Nigeria will achieve new milestones in security, infrastructure, and economic growth.
“On behalf of the good people of Owo/Ose Federal Constituency and the entire APC family in our constituency, I heartily congratulate our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his well-deserved emergence as the presidential candidate of our great party, the APC,” Ijalana said.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]