• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Monday, July 28, 2025
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket with 1271 votes

by NewsNet Nigeria
3 years ago
in Politics
Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket with 1271 votes

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

By Felix Ekwu

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 general elections.

The former Lagos State Governor and national leader of the APC scored 1271 votes to clinch the party’s presidential ticket.

Tinubu was trailed in the contest by immediate past Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 316 votes and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who scored 235 votes.

ALSO READ  Tinubu joins world leaders to witness beginning of new papacy

Votes of other contestants were Senator Ahmed Lawan 152, Yahaya Bello 47, Ben Ayade 37, David Umahi 38, Ahmed Sani 4, Tunde Bakare 0, Rochas Okorocha 0, Jack Rich Tein 0, Ogbonnaya Onu 1, Ikeobasi Mokelu 0 and 13 void

A total of 2322 delegates voted at the special national convention of the party held at Eagle Square, Abuja.

ALSO READ  Tinubu, Jonathan, Akpabio, Others Set for Chief Wellington Okirika Biography Launch on June 26

Out of the 23 presidential aspirants cleared by the APC, only 14 of them participated in the primary.

Before delegates began voting, six aspirants stepped down for Tinubu.

Those who stepped down for Tinubu were Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; Senator Godswill Akpabio; Professor Ajayi Borroffice; Mr Dimeji Bankole; Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and Mrs Uju Ohanenye.

ALSO READ  Immediate past APC Delta State Secretary, Otunba Nick Ovuakporie rejoins party

Born 29 March 1952, Tinubu has been the national leader of APC since its formation in 2013.

Previous Post

Dominican Republic minister shot dead by childhood friend

Next Post

BEDC throws part of Warri area into darkness over staff scuffle with a resident

MORE NEWS

APC NEC Meeting: Senator Ned Nwoko, Delta Delegation Attend as Party Appoints Yilwatda Chairman
Politics

APC NEC Meeting: Senator Ned Nwoko, Delta Delegation Attend as Party Appoints Yilwatda Chairman

July 25, 2025
Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council
Politics

Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

July 24, 2025
Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges APC New National Chairman
Politics

Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges APC New National Chairman

July 24, 2025
Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims
Politics

Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

July 21, 2025
Next Post
BEDC throws part of Warri area into darkness over staff scuffle with a resident

BEDC throws part of Warri area into darkness over staff scuffle with a resident

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Police battle kidnappers in Ogwashi-Uku, rescue 5 abducted church members

Delta Police Arrest Woman for Faking Own Kidnap to Avoid Debt

July 28, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone to Deliver Keynote at Inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series

Senator Ede Dafinone to Deliver Keynote at Inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series

July 27, 2025
Super Falcons Stage Stunning Comeback to Defeat Morocco 3–2 in WAFCON Thriller

Super Falcons Stage Stunning Comeback to Defeat Morocco 3–2 in WAFCON Thriller

July 27, 2025
Delta Speaker Guwor Hails Super Falcons for Historic 10th WAFCON Victory

Delta Speaker Guwor Hails Super Falcons for Historic 10th WAFCON Victory

July 27, 2025
Senator Ned Nwoko Congratulates Super Falcons on “Mission X” Triumph

Senator Ned Nwoko Congratulates Super Falcons on “Mission X” Triumph

July 27, 2025

TRENDING STORIES

  • Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

    Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Omo-Agege a Huge Success – Erhire Counters Oharisi’s Boycott Claims

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Warri Urhobo APC Members Hold Unity Meeting, Adopt 8-Man Leadership Council

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Assembly Passes Community Security Corps Bill to Bolster Local Security Architecture

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko: “A National Vision Made Manifest,” Says Senator Ned Nwoko as 2025/2026 Admissions Begin

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Police Foil Major Kidnap Plot, Arrest Notorious Gang Leader ‘Adusa’ in Delta

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.