Big Turnout in Ebonyi as APC Hosts Rally for Tinubu's Re-election

Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, is buzzing with political activity on Monday. Thousands of All Progressives Congress leaders, supporters, and other Nigerians have filled the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium. They are there for the party’s presidential campaign rally to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027.

The venue is alive with excitement. Supporters are gathering to hear the party’s message before the presidential election on January 16, 2027.

By 11 am, the stadium, which holds 15,000 people, was already packed. Supporters took almost all the seating areas, including the VIP section.

Some party members who could not find seats gathered around the stadium’s main area. Others were still arriving, eager to see the party leaders.

The Old Enugu Road leading to the stadium was busy too. Streams of party supporters made their way to the rally.

Men and women, dressed in colorful APC outfits, waved party flags. They chanted songs of support and held placards with pictures of Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, Minister of Works David Umahi, and other key party members.

The rally will showcase Tinubu’s Renewed Hope message to supporters and residents of the state.

Vice-President Shettima is set to represent the President at the rally. The state governor, APC leaders, elected officials, and other party members are also expected to speak.

This campaign rally will allow the APC leadership to highlight the Tinubu administration's achievements. They will focus on infrastructure, economic reforms, and other governance areas while arguing for the President’s re-election.

Prominent political figures expected to speak to the over 15,000 attendees include 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 campaign efforts. They aim to spread their message across all states and engage with voters about their plans for another four years.

This rally takes place during a time of increasing political shifts and activity among parties seeking the support of Nigerians before the 2027 election.