Stanley Osifo, a former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has purchased the N100 million presidential nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election. The 50-year-old entrepreneur is so far the only aspirant seeking to contest the ruling party's ticket against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo unveiled his campaign under the theme "Metamorphosis 2027", promising to tackle Nigeria's economic challenges through security and fiscal discipline. He insists he is funding his campaign independently without political sponsors.
Key Points
- President Tinubu faces at least one challenger for the APC presidential ticket.
- Osifo's defection from PDP to APC signals potential cross-party dynamics in 2027.
- A contested APC primary could divide party loyalty and resources before the general election.
- Osifo's self-funded campaign challenges the dominance of established political financiers.
- Voters gain an alternative voice within the ruling party's internal election process.
Watch whether other aspirants purchase APC presidential forms and how the party manages a potential primary against an incumbent president.
Sources: Premium Times
