2022 APC presidential primaries: Tinubu leads primaries as ballots are counted

Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking an early lead as organisers sort the ballots at the Eagles Square venue of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election.

Tinubu went into the presidential primary having an advantage over fellow contestants after six aspirants stepped down for him.

From the ballots already sorted, the former Lagos governor is currently taking the lead.

Some of his supporters were also seen dancing and jubilating as sorting goes on.

His name has been mentioned more than any other aspirant.

Tinubu is trailed by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.