The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election has come under public scrutiny following viral social media videos showing what some users described as irregularities in the vote counting process, even as the party announced a final tally of 10.9 million votes for its presidential candidate.

The election, which was conducted to select the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 general election, reportedly produced a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu, who secured the APC presidential ticket with a claimed 10.9 million votes.

However, shortly after the announcement, videos began circulating online showing electoral officers appearing to record or announce figures in a manner that some viewers alleged was inconsistent, including claims of vote counts jumping sharply from figures such as 70 to 500 and then to over 1,000 during tallying.

The clips have since fueled debate on social media, with critics questioning the transparency of the process and calling for clarification from the party’s electoral committee. Supporters of the APC, however, have dismissed the concerns, insisting that the election followed established internal party procedures and that the final outcome reflects delegate strength across the country.

As of the time of filing this report, the APC has not issued a detailed public response addressing the specific allegations raised in the viral footage. Independent verification of the circulating videos has also not been conclusively established.

The controversy has already begun generating wider political discussion, with analysts warning that perceptions of electoral transparency within party primaries could influence public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

While the APC maintains that its internal processes remain credible, the emerging debate underscores growing public sensitivity around vote counting and result collation in Nigeria’s political system.