{"id":10178,"date":"2026-11-05T16:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/photos-shettima-yilwatda-campaign-for-tinubu-in-ekiti\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:16:54","slug":"photos-shettima-yilwatda-campaign-for-tinubu-in-ekiti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/photos-shettima-yilwatda-campaign-for-tinubu-in-ekiti\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Shettima, Yilwatda campaign for Tinubu in Ekiti"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, have led party leaders and stakeholders to Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.\n<\/p>\n

The rally, which attracted members of the party\u2019s National Working Committee, governors and other prominent APC stakeholders, also featured the presentation of the party\u2019s candidates for the forthcoming elections.\n<\/p>\n

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Yilwatda, who disclosed the development in a statement on his X handle on Thursday, described the massive turnout as a demonstration of the people\u2019s confidence in the APC.<\/p>\n

He said the atmosphere at the event reflected the party\u2019s growing determination to consolidate its political position ahead of the 2027 polls.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe excitement was palpable, the atmosphere electrifying, and the massive crowd that turned out to receive us was a powerful demonstration of the people\u2019s enthusiasm, confidence and unwavering faith in the APC,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The APC chairman used the occasion to canvass support for Tinubu\u2019s administration, describing the President as a performer and reformer whose policies were laying the foundation for a prosperous Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cOur message was clear: President Tinubu is a performer, a reformer and a leader whose policies are laying the foundation for a more prosperous Nigeria,\u201d Yilwatda stated.\n<\/p>\n

He also highlighted infrastructure projects in Ekiti State, particularly the construction and rehabilitation of roads linking Ado-Ekiti to Akure, alongside other completed and ongoing projects. <\/p>\n

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According to him, the investments demonstrate the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to improving transportation, stimulating economic activities and enhancing the living conditions of Nigerians.\n<\/p>\n

On the administration\u2019s economic policies, Yilwatda defended the ongoing tax reforms, saying they were designed to protect low-income earners and small businesses from unnecessary tax obligations.\n<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe ongoing tax reforms are designed to protect low-income earners and small businesses, ensuring that those who should not pay taxes are no longer burdened with unnecessary tax obligations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further pointed to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as one of the administration\u2019s interventions to expand access to higher education.\n<\/p>\n

Yilwatda noted that eligible students also receive a monthly upkeep allowance of N20,000 to support their educational needs.\n<\/p>\n

He said the policies were aimed at expanding opportunities, empowering citizens and strengthening the country\u2019s development prospects.\n<\/p>\n

The APC chairman maintained that the reception in Ekiti demonstrated the party\u2019s readiness and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cEkiti has spoken through its enthusiasm. The message is unmistakable: the APC is ready, united and determined to consolidate the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n

The rally forms part of the APC\u2019s political mobilisation efforts as the party prepares to present its candidates and seek renewed support ahead of the 2027 elections.\n<\/p>\n

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