One North Movement leads pro-Tinubu campaign poll as APC presidential race heats up

Grassroots group One North Movement leads pro-Tinubu polls as APC releases its 2027 timetable and ₦100M nomination forms.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 5:59 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Legit.ng

Digital Mobilization and Northern Support

The One North Movement, a grassroots advocacy group, has claimed the top spot in a digital survey assessing the popularity and effectiveness of pro-government campaign platforms. In a statement released on April 30, 2026, the group’s leader, Muhammad Ali (Abba G), described the ranking as a public endorsement of their efforts to promote President Bola Tinubu’s policies in Northern Nigeria. The poll results notably placed the One North Movement ahead of the City Boy Movement, a high-profile youth network. Analysts suggest this shift highlights the growing influence of loosely organized digital blocs in shaping voter outreach and public opinion outside official party structures.

APC Timetable and Nomination Fees

The surge in campaign activity coincides with the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially unveiling its roadmap for the 2027 general elections. The party has set the cost of the presidential expression of interest and nomination forms at ₦100 million. This high entry barrier has sparked debate regarding political inclusivity, given the current economic climate and the national minimum wage of ₦70,000. Despite the cost, the party has opened the sale of forms, signaling the start of the internal selection process for the 2027 ticket.

Early Presidential Contenders and Allies

The race for the APC ticket intensified on April 28, 2026, when Hon. James Faleke, a longtime ally of the President and founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, picked up the nomination forms on behalf of President Tinubu. However, the President faces an early internal challenge from Osifo Stanley, an Edo State-born trader who also purchased the ₦100 million forms. Stanley’s bid represents a rare grassroots challenge to an incumbent within the ruling party. The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, oversaw the formal presentation of forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.