Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, on Monday, November 9, 2026 to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally.
The high-profile visit marks a major step in the ruling party’s regional mobilization strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Vice President’s aircraft touched down amidst tight security and fanfare as he was received on arrival by the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru.
Joining the governor on the tarmac were senior government officials, top APC leaders, state stakeholders, and hundreds of enthusiastic party faithful who adorned the area in colorful party regalia.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed the arrival in an official statement.
He explained that the visit is a vital component of the ongoing nationwide Tinubu-Shettima campaign activities aimed at consolidating the party’s support base.
The rally is scheduled to take place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki.
The venue has already been filled to capacity by loyal supporters waving APC flags and chanting solidarity songs.
Party stalwarts described the gathering as an opportunity to reinforce the federal government’s presence in the South-East zone.
Coinciding with the political campaign, the Federal Government has also announced a landmark N248 billion infrastructure intervention for major road projects across Ebonyi State.
The massive funding package is slated for the dualization of critical regional highways, including extensive upgrades to the vital Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Abuja Superhighway corridor.
Addressing the press on the significance of the development, administration spokespersons emphasized that these infrastructure investments are designed to drastically boost regional trade, agricultural supply chains, and economic connectivity between the South-East and North-Central geopolitical zones.
Vice President Shettima is expected to use the stadium rally to showcase the key milestones achieved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He will explicitly pitch the administration’s sweeping economic reforms, infrastructure growth, and long-term developmental plans to the electorate as the APC solidifies its campaign structures for the 2027 polls.
Following the public rally, the Vice President is scheduled to hold a private meeting with traditional rulers and key political stakeholders from across the state.
