… records landslide victory at Eti-Osa ward as APC members turn out massively for direct primary election.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recorded a landslide victory on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held at his Ward L2 in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The exercise took place at Ireti Nursery and Primary School, Ikoyi, where party members gathered in large numbers to participate in the direct primary election.
President Tinubu polled 4,996 votes during the exercise, defeating businessman Sterlyn Osifo in the ward contest.
Voting reportedly began around 8 a.m. amid heavy security presence, with supporters and APC members turning out massively at the venue.
Among party leaders present were Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Wale Edun and APC Lagos Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi.
Speaking during the exercise, Ojelabi praised party members for the peaceful conduct of the primary election and expressed appreciation for their continued support for the APC and President Tinubu.
At the conclusion of the exercise, the ward returning officer, Martha Adikwu, announced that Tinubu secured 4,996 votes out of the 5,163 registered APC members in the ward.