2027: I accept with humility – Tinubu speaks on emergence as APC presidential candidate

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday accepted his nomination as the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

Tinubu had secured a landslide victory in the APC presidential primary election.

In his acceptance speech at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the president said appreciated APC’s leadership for his victory.

He commended members of the party who contributed to the unity of APC.

According to Tinubu: “I thank the party leadership, our governors, the National Working Committee, members of the National Assembly, and loyal party members and stakeholders who have contributed to the unity and strength of this party.

“I also acknowledge the steadfast support and sacrifices of Nigerians across all walks of life who continue to believe in the difficult but necessary path of reform we have chosen to rebuild our nation.

“I accept, with humility and profound gratitude, the nomination of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, to stand again as its Presidential candidate in the 2027 election.”