The Digest:
Osifo Stanley, a trader from Edo State, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms for N100 million, becoming the first aspirant to publicly challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 ticket. The development comes shortly after allies of President Tinubu purchased the same forms on his behalf. Stanley dismissed suggestions that Tinubu was sponsoring his candidacy, saying he has "never benefited one kobo from him."
Key Points:
- Stanley argued that the APC constitution guarantees any qualified member the right to contest.
- The APC presidential primary is scheduled for May 23, 2027.
- Tinubu enjoys widespread endorsements from APC governors.
- The N100 million cost far exceeds the president's total basic salary over four years.
- Stanley's move is the first internal challenge to Tinubu's re-election bid.
Stanley's entry signals an early contest within the ruling party.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard
