The **APC has officially kicked off preparations for the 2027 elections**, with President **Bola Tinubu** and other aspirants obtaining nomination forms. A challenger, Osifo Stanley, also entered the presidential race by purchasing the ₦100m form.
In Lagos, Deputy Governor **Obafemi Hamzat** was endorsed as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate, showing strong internal party alignment. Across several states—including Ogun, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Rivers, Abia, and Borno—many politicians and aspirants have also picked up forms for governorship and legislative positions, signaling widespread political activity.
Despite emerging opposition coalitions, APC leaders expressed confidence in their chances, highlighting strong grassroots mobilization and campaign strategies. The party dismissed threats from rival alliances as normal democratic competition.
The **Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)** confirmed the election timeline:
* Primaries: April–May 2026
* Campaigns: August–September 2026
* Elections: January–February 2027
Overall, the start of form sales has triggered **intense political positioning, endorsements, and rivalries within the APC**, setting the stage for a highly competitive 2027 election cycle.
