Tinubu wins big in Kano and Borno APC presidential primaries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary elections in Kano and Borno states. He secured a combined total of 915,840 votes, defeating his challenger, Mr Osifo Osayamen Stanley, by a wide margin. The elections were conducted peacefully across all local government areas in both states. Official announcements and collation of results were made by key state officials and party leaders.
What we know
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu polled 500,852 votes in Kano State, while Mr Osifo Osayamen Stanley secured 2,675 votes.
- The results in Kano were announced at the Government House, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf serving as the collation officer.
- In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum declared Tinubu the winner with 414,988 votes, while his challenger received zero votes.
- The Borno primary election was held on May 23, 2026, with 416,000 delegates and party members accredited out of 430,715 registered voters.
- Party and government officials, including the Resident Electoral Commissioner and security heads, witnessed the collation and announcement of results.
