The official results of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently being announced after the completion of voting and the sorting of the ballots.
See the breakdown of votes scored by aspirants below:
Keep refreshing this page for the latest updates.
2:28 pm: “This is to certify that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, having scored the highest number of votes cast, is hereby declared the winner,” said Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State who returned Tinubu as the elected candidate.
“In line with the provisions of the constitution of our great party and by the power conferred on me as the Returning Officer of this special convention, I, Atiku Bagudu, do hereby declare Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of our party in the 2023 presidential election.”
Results collated so far
Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba – one vote
David Umahi – 38 votes
Tunde Bakare – zero vote
Ahmed Rufai Sanni Yerima – four votes
Rotimi Amaechi – 316 votes
Yemi Osinbajo – 235 votes
Rochas Okorocha – zero vote
Yahaya Bello – 47 votes
Tien Jack-Rich – zero vote
Christopher Onu – one vote
Ikeobasi Mokelu – zero vote
Ben Ayade – 37 votes
Ahmad Lawan – 152 votes
Nwajiuba Chukwuemeka Uwaezuoke – 1#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/sbzlhcAWQd
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 8, 2022
Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima – 4#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 8, 2022
Ahmad Lawan – 152#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/DUit1wTkZW
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 8, 2022
Onu Christopher – 1#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/O9p9XfhqbR
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 8, 2022
David Umahi – 38 votes pic.twitter.com/wnm7nRQaPz
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 8, 2022
11:20 am: As sorting continues into the third hour, Bola Tinubu is in the lead while Yemi Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, Ahmad Lawan, and David Umahi, also have a number of votes counted in their names.
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8:15 am: Sorting of votes has commenced
7:00 am: Voting is still ongoing.
The event, which is holding at the Eagle Square in Abuja, will see 2,340 delegates queuing to choose their preferred presidential candidate.
In the lead-up to the exercise, 28 presidential hopefuls had picked the nomination and expression of interest forms, but five of them later pulled out.
Twenty-three aspirants later appeared before the APC presidential screening committee led by the party’s former chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun.
The run-up to the special convention, which is billed to run till Wednesday, had been marred by intrigues over the zoning of the presidential ticket and consensus candidacy.
While a consensus candidate was said to have emerged on Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari on his part said the delegates should be allowed to decide the party’s presidential flagbearer.
The northern APC governors also canvassed for the party’s candidate to come from the southern part of the country.
Please check back for fresh updates.
12:34 am: President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the delegates.
President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the delegates.#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/K1ZmSvfzVS
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:58 pm: To our dear delegates, when you vote tonight, know that your vote carries the answer to your prayers for our country and its future. – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
To our dear delegates, when you vote tonight, know that your vote carries the answer to your prayers for our country and its future. – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/3kPFdp9epH
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Ken-Ohanenye Steps Down
11:48 pm: I believe Nigeria needs a mother. But I am stepping down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Uju Ken-Ohanenye.
I believe Nigeria needs a mother. But I am stepping down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Uju Ken-Ohanenye#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/JkT16m3qzh
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:37 pm: Vote for me to extend Buharism – Ikeobasi Mokelu
Vote for me to extend Buharism – Ikeobasi Mokelu#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/04sM4r2uz0
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:33 pm: I didn’t come this far to chicken out. I am here to win. – Yahaya Bello
I didn’t come this far to chicken out. I am here to win. – Yahaya Bello#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/VhUBwljLLn
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:28 pm: I am a development agent. This country needs me. – Tein Jack-Rich
I am a development agent. This country needs me. – Tein Jack-Rich#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/6NHTFnUeWj
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Felix Steps Down
11:22 pm: I am stepping down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo – Nicholas Felix
BREAKING: I am stepping down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo – Nicholas Felix#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/4cENYVhtte
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:18 pm: I am not running for President to accumulate riches, but to save the lives of ordinary Nigerians. – Rochas Okorocha
I am not running for President to accumulate riches, but to save the lives of ordinary Nigerians. – Rochas Okorochas#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/dH3BlkhHOM
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:14 pm: I am the most experienced of all the candidates. If you vote for me, I will improve the economy. – Rotimi Amaechi
I am the most experienced of all the candidates. If you vote for me, I will improve the economy. – Rotimi Amaechi#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/Is9rtx417y
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:09 pm: I am not here to step down for anyone. I am here to step up as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. – Tunde Bakare
I am not here to step down for anyone. I am here to step up as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. – Tunde Bakare#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/uq2fCfZQqn
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
11:00 pm: The APC should have zoned the ticket to the South-East. Where is the justice? – Ogbonnaya Onu.
The APC should have zoned the ticket to the South-East. Where is the justice? – Ogbonnaya Onu#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/fM7SPuDSaQ
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
10:51 pm: A presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu, secured the support of some of his fellow aspirants to get the party’s ticket as six of them took turns to announce that they were stepping down for him.
Akpabio Steps Down
I am ably qualified to be your President. But I have stepped down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. – Godswill Akpabio#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/aTEFGnpxUk
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Amosun Steps Down
In the spirit of consensus building, I have stepped down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Ibikunle Amosun#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/ecd5gEe89e
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Fayemi Steps Down
It is only in unity and cohesion that we can meet our manifest destiny. I am stepping down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. – Kayode Fayemi#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/PcngsJQVZM
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Bankole Steps Down
I will like to step down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Dimeji Bankole#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/QdPDhpE8iN
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Badaru Steps Down
I want to reconfirm my withdrawal from this race and support our leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Mohammed Badaru Abubakar#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/Kte9P2iwhd
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Boroffice Steps Down
I am stepping down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Ajayi Boroffice#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/WcoRifWzfl
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
9:46 pm: “I present myself as a great intellect, with a background in academics. I am an old head on a young shoulder,” said Governor Ben Ayade.
I present myself as a great intellect, with a background in academics. I am an old head on a young shoulder. – Ben Ayade#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/fAuytsz8o3
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
9:40 pm: “It is time for us to bring science and technology to the forefront of our social and economic policies,” said Senator Ajayi Boroffice.
It is time for us to bring science and technology to the forefront of our social and economic policies. – Ajayi Boroffice#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/dNMwfJDOow
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
9:36 pm: “As president, I will introduce student loans so every child can have access to education,” said Senator Sani Yerima.
As President I will introduce student loans so every child can have access to education. – Ahmed Sani Yerima#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/ZzkDjo0NA7
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
9:32 pm: The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, says he is eminently qualified to be President having spent 23 years in the National Assembly.
Having spent 23 years in the National Assembly, I am eminently qualified to be President. Worldwide, developed democracies are ran by parliamentarians. – Ahmad Lawan#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/NZ2sYcUqXs
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
9:15 pm: APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu, says his success as Lagos State governor makes him the most qualified aspirant to succeed President Buhari in 2023.
My experience as Executive Governor of Lagos makes me unique among other aspirants. I am competent to start from day one. – Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses APC delegates.#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/C50KEHYF33
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
8:15 pm: Things are not falling apart in APC. Things are holding up. We are united and are speaking with one voice. – Abdullahi Adamu, APC National Chairman
Things are not falling apart in APC. Things are holding up. We are united and are speaking with one voice. – Abdullahi Adamu, APC National Chairman#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/5PplC89G1H
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
7:51 pm: APC is a party that will always be guided by the rule of law, says Hope Uzodimma, Chairman, Election Planning Committee, APC Convention
APC is a party that will always be guided by the rule of law, says Hope Uzodimma, Chairman, Election Planning Committee, APC Convention#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/Atev4qfGml
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
7:43 pm: The APC presidential primary officially kicked off following the arrival of President Buhari at the Eagles Square.
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/XLFAfKNqKM
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, was also present at the venue, although she arrived earlier than the President.
Extra: More videos from Twitter
Presidential aspirant Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/fSy6DvfjD1
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
First Lady Aisha Buhari and Wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, have arrived at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/OHxcEBiwBr
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
First Lady Aisha Buhari and Wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, have arrived at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/OHxcEBiwBr
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are present at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/tjUCzJnqgg
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
Presidential aspirant and Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has arrived at Eagle Square, venue of the APC presidential primary. #APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/W3XeSQAjaQ
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
7:29 pm: At this time, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and APC chieftain, Bola Osinbajo, among others have arrived at the Eagles Square.
Organisers are awaiting the arrival of the President to properly commence the exercise.
6:38 pm: More videos
5:52 pm: Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno and Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe are seen at the Eagle Square where the APC primary is expected to hold in Abuja.
VIDEO: Nnamani, Two Presidential Aspirants Stepped Down For Osinbajo – Senator Gaya
5:48 pm: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State arrives at the venue in company with his deputy, Femi Hamzat, and others.
5:30 pm: Presidential aspirant and Kogi State Governor, arrives at the venue to a resounding welcome from delegates and supporters.
5:15 pm: Updated list of states whose delegates have arrived – Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Rivers, Oyo, Kogi, Plateau, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Delta, Jigawa, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Enugu, and Imo.
5:08 pm: Presidential hopeful, Pastor Tunde Bakare, is sighted at the venue of the APC special convention.
4:47 pm: More photos of delegates at the Eagle Square. Channels Television/ Sodiq Adelakun.
4:28 pm: APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, arrives at the Eagle Square in company with others.
4:05 pm: Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State arrives at the venue with his entourage.
3:10 pm: Senator Florence Ita Giwa tells Channels Television that delegates will vote for what is best for Nigeria. She says the delegates will be looking at a candidate who will reposition the nation’s economy.
3:00 pm: The FCT Minister Muhammad Musa Bello arrives at the venue.
Delegates from Osun State arrive for the APC National Convention.#APCPresidentialPrimaries#APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/WHv0fJD0hi
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
3:00 pm: Below is the list of states whose delegates have arrived at the venue:
Lagos
Ogun
Osun
Rivers
Oyo
Plateau
2:43 pm: Delegates from Rivers and Plateau states have also arrived at Eagle Square.
2:00 pm: Governor Hope Uzodimma, who is at the Eagle Square, told Channels Television that there are no new delegates for the convention. He said, contrary to reports, delegates for the exercise were the ones elected according to the guidelines of the Electoral Act.
The Chairman of the party’s Electoral Committee also re-echoed that Buhari does not have a preferred candidate to fly the party’s flag. The accreditation, he said, has ended.
1:20 pm: As accreditations are underway, delegates from Lagos State and neighbouring Ogun State as well as Osun have arrived at the Eagle Square for the convention.
1:06 pm Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, one of the aspirants, meets with Buhari at the State House in Abuja.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is in a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital.#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCConvention pic.twitter.com/dqRCMaih0A
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
1:05 pm: Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, who is at the venue of the convention, gives an update about the exercise. The delegates are being accredited and registrations are ongoing.
Activities at the venue are slow and guests are expected to be seated at the Eagle Square. He said the presidential candidate of the party is expected to be announced by 10 pm while President Buhari will also grace the occasion.
Already, governors of the party had made a shortlist of aspirants from which a consensus candidate will emerge.
8:05 am: The venue of the convention appears set for the business of the day with security beefed up in and around the vicinity.
Security beefed up at the Eagle Square, the venue of the APC National Convention. #APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/66vFoqFn4N
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022
RECAP: Nnamani Drops Out Of Race
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has dropped out of the race for the All Progressives Congress’ presidential ticket.
He made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Nnamani said his decision was motivated by the APC’s decision not to zone the presidency to the South, specifically the South-East. READ MORE HERE.
RECAP: ‘Allow The Delegates To Decide’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday cleared all doubts about where he stands on the choice of a presidential candidate for the governing All Progressives Congress, APC. He declared before the party’s governors of northern states that he has “no preferred candidate,” and has “anointed no one,”.