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Kaduna is witnessing a massive influx of All Progressives Congress (APC) members and supporters ahead of the party’s presidential campaign flag-off today at the Kaduna Township Stadium. Party faithful, dressed in branded caps, polo shirts and other campaign insignia, have been seen across the city since the beginning of the week, with large numbers arriving on Friday.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive in Kaduna at about 11:30 a.m. for the grand event. He is also expected to commission key projects alongside Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, before proceeding to the stadium for the campaign flag-off.
Ministers, APC governors and other prominent party leaders are also part of the delegation at the airport to receive President Tinubu and welcome him to Kaduna ahead of the presidential campaign flag-off.
On Friday, Governor Uba Sani inspected the rally venue alongside other political leaders, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and campaign officials, to assess the facilities and ensure adequate preparations for the event.
Hotels, guest houses and other commercial accommodation facilities across Kaduna are reportedly filled to capacity as party supporters, delegates and political stakeholders arrive for the rally. The MeridianSpy observed APC members moving around the city in party-branded clothing and other campaign materials, reflecting the preparations ahead of the event.
The flag-off marks a major step in the APC’s mobilisation for the 2027 presidential election and is expected to kick-start campaign activities across the country. President Tinubu had earlier indicated that he would not personally attend campaign rallies in all 36 states, while party sources suggest that he would participate in rallies in selected states.
In the South-East, sources within the party indicated that Enugu would be the only state among the five states in the zone where the President would attend a campaign rally. His participation in selected rallies is expected to complement the party’s broader campaign activities nationwide.
Meanwhile, other political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), are yet to hold their presidential campaign flag-offs, although they have announced their respective presidential campaign council lists.
Today’s event is expected to bring together APC leaders, elected officials, party delegates and supporters from across the country as the party formally launches its presidential campaign activities.
The MeridianSpy will continue to provide updates from Kaduna as the event unfolds.
