Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, is witnessing a surge of political activities on Monday as thousands of All Progressives Congress leaders, supporters and other Nigerians throng the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium for the party’s presidential campaign rally in support of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
The atmosphere around the venue is charged with excitement as supporters gather to receive the party’s message ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
As at 11 am, the 15,000-capacity stadium was already filled to capacity, with supporters occupying virtually all the seating sections, including the VIP stand.
Some party faithful who could not secure seats gathered around the stadium’s main bowl, while others continued to make their way into the venue in anticipation of the party leaders’ arrival.
The Old Enugu Road leading to the stadium was also a hive of activity, with streams of party supporters making their way to the rally venue.
Men and women dressed in colourful APC attire were seen waving party flags, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards bearing the images of Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru; Minister of Works, David Umahi; and other prominent party figures.
The rally is expected to feature the presentation of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope message to party supporters and residents of the state.
Vice-President Shettima is scheduled to represent the President at the campaign, with the state governor, APC leaders, elected officials and other party stakeholders expected to address the gathering.
The campaign rally is also expected to provide an opportunity for the APC leadership to highlight the achievements of the Tinubu administration, particularly in infrastructure, economic reforms and other areas of governance, while making a case for the President’s re-election.
Among the prominent political figures expected to address the over 15,000 party faithful are Nwifuru, Umahi, the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru; and the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari.
The Abakaliki rally is part of the APC’s nationwide presidential campaign activities aimed at taking its message to all states across the six geopolitical zones and engaging voters on the party’s agenda for another four years.
It also comes amid growing political realignments and heightened activities among political parties seeking to win the support of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
