A key political move ahead of Nigeria’s next general election unfolded on Tuesday as James Faleke obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The forms, valued at N100 million, were presented in Abuja by APC National Organising Secretary Suleiman Argungu, officially signaling the start of Tinubu’s re-election bid for the 2027 presidential race.
Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency and leads the Tinubu Support Groups, completed the purchase and collection process on behalf of the president, marking a significant early step in the ruling party’s campaign preparations.
The development comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) outlines the timeline for the 2027 elections. Presidential and National Assembly polls are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow on February 6, 2027.
INEC has also fixed party primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026, with campaign activities set to begin on August 19, 2026, for presidential and National Assembly candidates, and September 9, 2026, for governorship and state assembly races.
The move underscores growing political momentum within the APC as preparations intensify for what is expected to be a highly contested election cycle.
