Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, has recorded a lead from votes counted in the first box at the ongoing national convention of the ruling party.

Other aspirants like Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, former minister Rotimi Amaechi, and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello also got votes in the box.

The sorting of votes by national delegates has started at the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress.

The ballot casting exercise to determine the fate of aspirants, which was carried out by 2,340 delegates, started at about 2.40 am and ended at 7.45 am.

The six-hour voting process also ended with a few delegates still hanging around at the Eagle Square.

There have been speculations that the battle for the presidential ticket is still down to former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The winner is expected to be announced in a few hours.