Why Tinubu Scored 2.2M More Votes in the 2026 APC Primary Than in the 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu secured nearly 11 million votes in the APC’s 2026 presidential primary, overtaking the 8.8 million he won in the 2023 general election by more than 2.2 million votes. Strong gains emerged in the south-east and south-south, with Imo, Enugu and Delta showing huge surges. Lagos saw a robust rebound, while some core northern and south-western strongholds recorded slight declines. Party officials attribute the turnout to successful membership drives and NIN linkage. Critics warn of bloated registers and limited independent oversight compared to INEC-supervised general elections. This data highlights APC’s internal mobilisation ahead of 2027 but raises questions about translating primary strength into broad national support.

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