The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary election recorded an impressive turnout across the 13 wards of Oruk Anam Local Government Area on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as party members came out in large numbers to participate in the nationwide exercise that reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the APC presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election.
The exercise, which was conducted simultaneously at designated ward centres across the local government area through the Option A4 voting system, was widely adjudged peaceful, orderly, and transparent, with party faithful enthusiastically participating in the process.
Speaking during the exercise, the Collation Officer for Oruk Anam and Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sunday Festus, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct and massive turnout witnessed across the wards.
He described the exercise as a clear demonstration of the unity, strength, and growing acceptance of the APC at the grassroots level in Oruk Anam, noting that the overwhelming support shown to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other APC candidates reflects the confidence of the people in the leadership and vision of the party.
The Council Chairman commended party members for their discipline, maturity, and commitment to sustaining peace throughout the exercise, adding that the successful conduct of the primary further reinforces the party’s preparedness for future electoral victories.
Also speaking, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Atuekong Don Etiebet, lauded party faithful for their solidarity, dedication, and impressive participation in the exercise. He urged the people to remain steadfast in their support for the APC, expressing optimism that the party’s leadership would continue to attract meaningful development to the area.
Similarly, the APC Chapter Chairman in Oruk Anam, Elder Christopher Nelson, applauded party members for their peaceful disposition and loyalty to the party, describing the successful primary election as a reflection of the APC’s strong and united structure in the local government area.
The exercise ended peacefully across all wards without any reported incident, as party supporters celebrated what many described as another significant moment for the APC in Oruk Anam.