APC clears Tinubu for 2027 primaries without screening
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been exempted from the screening requirement for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 primaries. The party’s National Working Committee made this decision at its 188th meeting, citing powers granted by its constitution. Tinubu was deemed duly cleared to participate in the upcoming primaries. Several key party stakeholders have endorsed Tinubu for the next election cycle.
Key takeaways
- The APC National Working Committee, at its 188th meeting held on May 6, 2026, waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- The waiver was granted under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv) of the APC constitution, allowing the NWC to organize primaries and grant waivers.
- Tinubu received endorsements from the Progressive Governors Forum, National Assembly leaders, and other party organs at the APC National Summit of May 22, 2025 and other events.
- The sale of expression of interest and nomination forms began on April 28 and was scheduled to close by midnight on May 6; the screening exercise is expected to start on May 8.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission set the Presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, and Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for February 6, 2027.
