Tinubu picks APC nomination form for 2027 re-election bid

Tinubu picks APC nomination form for 2027 re-election bid

Tinubu picks APC nomination form for 2027 re-election bid

·      Tinubu Officially Declares 2027 Re-election Bid

·      APC Nomination Form Collection in Abuja

·      Party Timetable and INEC Election Schedule

·      Political Context and Implications for Nigeria

·      What Tinubu’s Second-Term Ambition Means

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially entered the race for a second term in office as his ally, James Faleke, picked up the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination and expression of interest forms worth ₦100 million in Abuja on April 28, 2026. This marks the formal beginning of Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

At the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, collected the forms on Tinubu’s behalf.

The party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, officially presented the documents, declaring the sale of forms open. The APC set the cost of the presidential nomination process at ₦100 million (₦30 million for the Expression of Interest form and ₦70 million for the Nomination form).

This act formally signals Tinubu’s intention to seek re-election in 2027, positioning him as the first major contender to enter the APC primary race. Faleke emphasized that the move underscores growing support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

The APC released its internal timetable for the nomination process:

- Sale of forms: April 25 – May 2, 2026  

- Submission deadline: May 4, 2026  

- Screening of aspirants: May 9, 2026  

- Screening results: May 11, 2026  

- Appeals: May 12 – May 13, 2026  

- Presidential primary: May 15 – 16, 2026  

- Governorship primaries: May 23, 2026  

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled:

- Presidential & National Assembly elections: January 16, 2027  

- Governorship & State Assembly elections: February 6, 2027  

- Party primaries window: April 23 – May 30, 2026  

- Campaigns begin: August 19, 2026 (Presidential/National Assembly) and September 9, 2026 (Governorship/State Assembly)  

Tinubu’s decision to seek re-election comes amid heightened political activity as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The APC, as the ruling party, is expected to face strong opposition from rival parties, which are already strategizing for unified candidates.

The purchase of the forms by Faleke, a close ally, demonstrates Tinubu’s reliance on loyal party figures to consolidate his bid.

Tinubu’s re-election bid is now officially underway, with his nomination forms secured and the APC primary process set to unfold in May 2026. The development positions him as a frontrunner within the ruling party, while the broader political landscape gears up for what promises to be a fiercely contested 2027 election.  

It’s a thing of note that while Tinubu has formally entered the race, the APC primary and INEC’s processes will determine his candidacy.