President Bola Tinubu says democracy can only be sustained by enduring political structures and grassroots participation.
He spoke on Saturday, shortly after participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary vote in Ikoyi, Lagos.
In a statement on his X page, after participating in the primary, Tinubu re-echoed the importance of strong democratic ideals. He said democracy only thrives when citizens actively participate in the political process and institutions remain strong.
“Democracy is not sustained by noise, speculation, or borrowed platforms,” Tinubu said. “It is sustained by citizens who show up, party members who believe, institutions that endure, the grassroots, and a political family rooted in the people.” The president noted that through entrenched internal democracy and hard work, the APC has remained focused, organised, and deeply grounded across Nigeria.
The president said the party would continue to renew hope, strengthen democracy, and build a stronger Nigeria for all. Tinubu is expected to emerge as the sole candidate of the APC for the 2027 presidential election following his endorsement by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) in May 2025.