In a significant move to streamline the party’s internal processes, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived all screening requirements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The decision, announced via a press statement in Abuja on May 6, 2026, solidifies the President’s standing as the party’s primary standard-bearer as the 2027 general election cycle begins to gain momentum.

The NWC noted that the waiver was granted in recognition of the President’s “exemplary leadership” and the need for continuity in the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. By bypassing the traditional screening protocols usually required for presidential aspirants, the party leadership has effectively signaled a vote of absolute confidence in the incumbent, aiming to minimize internal friction and focus resources on the upcoming national campaign.

Party insiders suggest that this move is part of a broader strategy to maintain stability within the ruling party. It follows recent endorsements from various state chapters and the APC Governors’ Forum, many of whom have already declared their support for the President’s second-term bid. The waiver is expected to simplify the nomination process, allowing the President to transition directly to the party’s primary convention.

The statement further emphasized that while the screening process remains mandatory for other elective positions to ensure the highest standards of candidacy, the President’s “proven track record and current stewardship” make a formal re-screening redundant.

This decision is anticipated to set the tone for a unified front as the APC prepares to face an increasingly organized opposition in the 2027 polls.