Thousands of APC supporters gathered at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki on Monday for a campaign rally backing President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office.
By 11 am, the 15,000-capacity stadium was reportedly full, with supporters occupying the seating sections, including the VIP stand. Others gathered around the main bowl after failing to secure seats, while more party faithful continued arriving.
The crowd spilled into the surrounding area, with streams of supporters moving along Old Enugu Road towards the venue.
Dressed in colourful All Progressives Congress attire, participants waved party flags, sang solidarity songs and carried placards bearing images of Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, Minister of Works David Umahi and other party figures.
Shettima was scheduled to represent Tinubu at the rally, where Nwifuru, Umahi and other APC leaders were also expected to address supporters.
Other party officials listed for the event included APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, National Secretary Ajibola Basiru and Presidential Campaign Council Director-General Abdulaziz Yari.
The campaign was expected to promote the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda and highlight its record on infrastructure, economic reforms and governance as the party seeks support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The Abakaliki gathering forms part of the APC’s nationwide campaign activities ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
