The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries of 2027 saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secure almost 11 million votes across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The official figures released provide a clear picture of how his support was built nationwide.
Lagos Leads the Pack
Lagos State delivered the highest number of votes for Tinubu, with 814,988 ballots cast in his favour. This strong showing reflects his political base and long-standing influence in the state.
Northern States Show Strong Backing
Several northern states contributed significantly to Tinubu’s tally:
- Adamawa: 644,149 votes
- Kaduna: 618,914 votes
- Kano: 500,852 votes
- Katsina: 467,003 votes
- Gombe: 450,517 votes
- Borno: 414,988 votes
These figures highlight the depth of his reach in the north, where political mobilisation remains a decisive factor.
South-East and South-South Contributions
Tinubu also gained notable support from the South-East and South-South regions:
- Imo: 582,960 votes
- Delta: 407,646 votes
- Akwa Ibom: 389,197 votes
- Enugu: 383,382 votes
- Bayelsa: 227,192 votes
While traditionally competitive zones, these numbers show his ability to secure votes beyond his strongholds.
Middle Belt and Other Regions
The Middle Belt states added steady contributions:
- Benue: 374,787 votes
- Plateau: 241,720 votes
- Nasarawa: 285,436 votes
- Kogi: 197,370 votes
- Niger: 175,487 votes
These results underline the balancing role of the region in national politics.
Smaller States and FCT Results
Some states recorded lower figures but still added to the overall tally:
- Anambra: 43,034 votes
- Ekiti: 85,340 votes
- Osun: 100,888 votes
- Cross River: 113,911 votes
- FCT Abuja: 36,103 votes
Total Votes and National Spread
Altogether, Tinubu’s votes across the 36 states and Abuja amounted to almost 11 million ballots. This spread demonstrates his ability to mobilise support across diverse regions of Nigeria.
The APC presidential primaries of 2027 show that Tinubu’s political strength is not limited to his base in Lagos but extends across northern, southern, and middle belt states. His performance reflects a broad coalition of support that shaped the outcome of the primaries.
