Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other senior figures from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in Ebonyi State to drum up support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Reports say the campaign visit is linked to rallies in Abakaliki, where party leaders also highlight support for Ebonyi governor Francis Nwifuru.
Several outlets focus on statements by Minister of Works Dave Umahi and Governor Nwifuru about expected voting outcomes. Umahi says Ebonyi will deliver 1.3 million votes for Tinubu, framing the support as part of Tinubu’s efforts to reintegrate the South-East into national political and development processes. Nwifuru, meanwhile, tells audiences Tinubu will win by a landslide and claims Tinubu could receive about 80% of votes.
Other coverage emphasises operational and political messaging around the rally. Vanguard reports Shettima assures the South-East of project completion while seeking votes, and Nigerian Eye and The Punch highlight the scale and atmosphere of supporters gathering at a stadium, along with the APC’s nationwide campaign tour. Across outlets, the common thread is APC consolidation in Ebonyi ahead of the 2027 election.
