Kayode Ijalana, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Ondo State House of Assembly, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his commanding win in the party's presidential primary, describing the result as proof of widespread backing across the country.
Ijalana's commendation came as Tinubu secured a decisive victory at the APC primary election, a show of strength that the Ondo lawmaker read as evidence of the president's deep roots in the party and among Nigerians generally. The primary contest had drawn multiple heavyweight contenders, but Tinubu's performance left little doubt about his standing within the ruling party.
For Ijalana, the result carried meaning beyond mere electoral numbers. He argued that Tinubu's overwhelming primary victory demonstrated that the president enjoys acceptance right across Nigeria, from the grassroots to the party establishment. Such widespread support, in his view, positioned Tinubu well for what comes next in the political calendar.
Ijalana's remarks reflect a broader pattern among APC figures who have moved to celebrate the primary outcome. As the party consolidates around its chosen candidate, the messaging from state-level politicians underscores how party managers hope to translate primary victory into momentum for the general election cycle ahead.
