The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is set to officially flag off its campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a grand rally scheduled to hold on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
The announcement was made by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Deputy Director-General, South, of the Presidential Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, during a strategic meeting held on Tuesday at his residence in Bende Local Government Area.
Addressing members of the Presidential Campaign Council, party leaders and other critical stakeholders at the meeting, Rt. Hon. Kalu charged them to immediately commence intensive mobilization of party members, supporters and grassroots structures across the state to ensure a massive turnout at the rally.
He emphasized the importance of collective commitment, strategic coordination and effective grassroots engagement in delivering an overwhelming electoral victory for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In a significant announcement that further underscored his commitment to strengthening the party and rewarding loyalty, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu disclosed that during the rally, he would be distributing over 100 vehicles to deserving party members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, loyalty and capacity in advancing the interests of the APC.
He described the gesture as a reward for faithfulness, hard work and dedication to the party, while encouraging other members to remain steadfast and committed to the collective vision of the APC.
The Deputy Speaker reaffirmed the party’s readiness to mobilize massive electoral support for President Tinubu in Abia State, expressing confidence that the APC would deliver an overwhelming number of votes in the 2027 general election.
To ensure the success of the forthcoming rally, various committees were constituted and charged with specific responsibilities covering mobilization, logistics, media, publicity, security, transportation and other critical aspects of the event.
The November 16 rally is expected to mark a significant milestone in Abia APC’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election, as party leaders and stakeholders intensify efforts to consolidate support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The state party chairman and state coordinator of PCC Hon. Chijioke Chukwu called on members, supporters and stakeholders across the 17 local government areas of Abia State to demonstrate commitment and capacity and participate actively in the forthcoming campaign flag-off.
