Faleke Collects APC Forms for Tinubu's 2027 Bid

In Abuja, James Faleke, a lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, collected the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, marking the formal launch of the president's reelection campaign for the 2027 presidential election.

The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, presented the forms to Faleke at the party's national secretariat after declaring the nomination process open. The documents, valued at 100 million naira, were paid for on the president's behalf. Faleke's action underscores the organized backing from Tinubu's supporters as the political cycle accelerates toward the polls.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has set the presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, January 16, 2027, with governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections to follow on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Party primaries, including the resolution of any related disputes, are scheduled from April 23 to May 30, 2026. Campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly races will commence on August 19, 2026, while those for governorship...