2027: Faleke Picks Up APC Nomination Forms for President Tinubu

In a definitive move signaling the start of the 2027 re-election campaign, James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives, has officially picked up the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This action, taken on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, confirms the President’s intent to seek a second term under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner.

Faleke, a long-time political ally of the President and a key coordinator during the 2023 campaign, led a group of supporters to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja to secure the documents. The move is designed to quell any remaining speculation regarding the President's health or political intentions, presenting a unified front as the party's internal structures begin to gear up for the upcoming primary cycle.

By moving early, the Tinubu camp signals that the incumbency factor is fully engaged, potentially discouraging other APC heavyweights from mounting a primary challenge. This formal step allows the President's support groups across the 36 states to transition from informal advocacy to official campaign activities.

While the President’s supporters have celebrated the move as a sign of "courage and continuity," opposition figures have already begun to push back. Within the APC, the move is largely seen as a stabilizer that ensures the party remains focused on a single candidate heading into a potentially fractious election year.

Do you think an early declaration of a second-term bid helps stabilize the government, or does it distract from the urgent governance issues currently facing the country? Share your comments below!

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