The presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will be officially presented with the certificate of return and the party flag by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as its 2027 presidential candidate. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, disclosed that the ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 24.
Event Details
According to a statement released on Saturday, May 23, the presidential primary elections committee will present the flag and certificate to President Tinubu at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. This follows the nationwide collation of the primary election results. The event will be attended by APC governors, members of the party's national executive committee, the National Working Committee, National Assembly members, and other party stalwarts.
Significance of the Ceremony
The presentation marks a key step in the APC's preparations for the 2027 general elections, solidifying President Tinubu's position as the party's standard-bearer. The presidency emphasized that the event underscores the party's unity and commitment to its chosen candidate.
In related news, one of President Tinubu's opponents lost a third state in his region during the APC primary, highlighting the president's strong grassroots support within the party.
