BREAKING: APC Chieftain Osifo Enters 2027 Race, Buys ₦100m Form to Challenge Tinubu

BREAKING: APC Chieftain Osifo Enters 2027 Race, Buys ₦100m Form to Challenge Tinubu

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) member from Edo State, Stanley Osifo, has reportedly declared his ambition to contest the party’s 2027 presidential ticket, allegedly backing his entry with the purchase of ₦100 million APC presidential nomination forms to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the primaries.

Osifo’s reported move has sparked political reactions within party circles and across social media, as it signals an early and unusual contest for the ruling party’s top ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

Sources within the APC indicate that Osifo has formally declared his intention to run under a political platform he describes as “Metamorphosis 2027”, positioning himself as a reform-minded aspirant seeking to reshape governance direction within the party. He is said to have argued that his ambition is driven by concerns over economic hardship, governance performance, and the need for fresh leadership ideas within the APC. Osifo, who is known within Edo State political circles, has also reportedly been involved in grassroots mobilisation and party activities over the years.

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The claim that Osifo purchased ₦100 million presidential nomination forms has not yet been independently verified by the APC national secretariat or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As of now, there has been no official confirmation of payment records or clearance confirming his status as a formally screened aspirant. The APC is expected to release an official list of qualified aspirants after its screening process ahead of the presidential primaries.

Osifo’s reported entry comes at a time when the APC is already witnessing early political positioning and internal competition ahead of the 2027 elections. Analysts note that the party’s nomination process often attracts a wide range of aspirants, reflecting both political ambition and internal party dynamics. There have also been ongoing discussions within political circles about access to nomination forms, internal party influence, and the structure of the APC primary process.

The development has generated mixed reactions, with supporters describing Osifo’s ambition as bold, while critics question the feasibility of challenging an incumbent president within the same party structure. Party insiders say all aspirants will undergo screening and vetting before being cleared to participate in the primaries.

The APC national headquarters is expected to provide official clarification on all declared aspirants as preparations intensify for the 2027 presidential primaries. For now, Osifo’s reported declaration remains one of the early political developments shaping the internal race for the APC presidential ticket.

BREAKING: APC Chieftain Osifo Enters 2027 Race, Buys ₦100m Form to Challenge Tinubu