{"id":13127,"date":"2026-11-09T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/photos-2027-ebonyi-agog-as-apc-supporters-fill-stadium-for-tinubu-rally\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T12:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:00:45","slug":"photos-2027-ebonyi-agog-as-apc-supporters-fill-stadium-for-tinubu-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/photos-2027-ebonyi-agog-as-apc-supporters-fill-stadium-for-tinubu-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"[PHOTOS] 2027: Ebonyi agog as APC supporters fill stadium for Tinubu rally"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, is witnessing a surge of political activities on Monday as thousands of All Progressives Congress leaders, supporters and other Nigerians throng the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium for the party\u2019s presidential campaign rally in support of President Bola Tinubu\u2019s 2027 re-election bid.\n<\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere around the venue is charged with excitement as supporters gather to receive the party\u2019s message ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2297801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2297801\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2297801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124640\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.15-PM_1794224800-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124640\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.15-PM_1794224800-1024x768.webp 1024w, 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https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124640\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.15-PM_1794224800-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2297801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>As at 11 am, the 15,000-capacity stadium was already filled to capacity, with supporters occupying virtually all the seating sections, including the VIP stand.\n<\/p>\n<p>Some party faithful who could not secure seats gathered around the stadium\u2019s main bowl, while others continued to make their way into the venue in anticipation of the party leaders\u2019 arrival.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2297802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2297802\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2297802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-960x720.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-313x235.webp 313w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-640x480.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-255x191.webp 255w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-60x45.webp 60w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124702\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.04.40-PM_1794224822-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2297802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Old Enugu Road leading to the stadium was also a hive of activity, with streams of party supporters making their way to the rally venue.\n<\/p>\n<p>Men and women dressed in colourful APC attire were seen waving party flags, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards bearing the images of Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru; Minister of Works, David Umahi; and other prominent party figures. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The rally is expected to feature the presentation of Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope message to party supporters and residents of the state.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2297803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2297803\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2297803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124725\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.47-PM_1794224845-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124725\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.47-PM_1794224845-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124725\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.47-PM_1794224845-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124725\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.47-PM_1794224845-960x720.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124725\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.35.47-PM_1794224845-313x235.webp 313w, 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Zakariyau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vice-President Shettima is scheduled to represent the President at the campaign, with the state governor, APC leaders, elected officials and other party stakeholders expected to address the gathering.\n<\/p>\n<p>The campaign rally is also expected to provide an opportunity for the APC leadership to highlight the achievements of the Tinubu administration, particularly in infrastructure, economic reforms and other areas of governance, while making a case for the President\u2019s re-election.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2297804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2297804\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2297804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" 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https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124757\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.11.53-PM_1794224877-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124757\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.11.53-PM_1794224877-60x45.webp 60w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/09124757\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-09-at-12.11.53-PM_1794224877-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/PHOTOS-2027-Ebonyi-agog-as-APC-supporters-fill-stadium-for-Tinubu-rally-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2297804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Abdulrahman Zakariyau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Among the prominent political figures expected to address the over 15,000 party faithful are Nwifuru, Umahi, the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru; and the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Abakaliki rally is part of the APC\u2019s nationwide presidential campaign activities aimed at taking its message to all states across the six geopolitical zones and engaging voters on the party\u2019s agenda for another four years.\n<\/p>\n<p>It also comes amid growing political realignments and heightened activities among political parties seeking to win the support of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election.\n<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Punch Newspapers &#8211; Latest News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, is witnessing a surge of political activities on Monday as thousands of All Progressives Congress leaders, supporters and other Nigerians throng the Pa Ngele Oruta&hellip; 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