A massive crowd of supporters, party faithful and political stakeholders gathered at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola, on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially flagged off its 2027 general election campaign in Adamawa State.
The APC campaign flag-off, which attracted prominent political leaders, former governors, party officials and supporters from across the state, marked the commencement of the party’s mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, was among the key political figures who addressed the gathering.
Speaking at the rally, Governor Fintiri thanked the people of Adamawa for their impressive turnout and urged them to support all APC candidates in the forthcoming elections. He assured residents that his administration would continue to deploy resources towards reducing economic hardship and improving the living conditions of citizens.
In a major announcement, the governor disclosed that public transportation services provided by the Adamawa State Government would be free for commuters beginning November 2026. He explained that the initiative was part of his administration’s efforts to ease the financial burden on residents amid prevailing economic challenges.
Fintiri also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria, acknowledging that although the policies had brought temporary hardships, the President had taken difficult decisions in the national interest. He urged Nigerians to assess the administration’s performance fairly.
The governor further called on youths to participate in political activities peacefully and avoid bitterness as Adamawa State prepares for the 2027 elections.
Also speaking, the APC governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Galadima Aminu, commended President Tinubu for what he described as significant achievements in the national economy and called for support for his re-election. He promised that, if elected governor, his administration would build on Governor Fintiri’s development legacy, with emphasis on purposeful leadership, transparency, accountability and public trust.
Former Adamawa Governor, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, pledged to mobilise his political structure to strengthen the APC’s grassroots support across the state. Similarly, former Governor Bala James Ngilari expressed confidence in the party’s prospects, describing the large turnout as an indication of its growing acceptance.
In his goodwill message, former federal lawmaker and former governorship aspirant, Hon. Abdurrazaq Namdas, urged Governor Fintiri and other APC stakeholders to work together towards achieving the party’s objectives, noting that Adamawa has approximately 2.2 million voters.
The APC North-East Zonal Chairman, Barrister Idris Shuaibu, said the foundation of purposeful leadership established by Governor Fintiri would strengthen the party’s chances in the state. He encouraged residents to support the party and its candidates.
The Adamawa APC State Chairman, Alhaji Hamza Bello Madagali, described the turnout as evidence of the party’s growing strength and urged party leaders to ensure effective mobilisation at their respective polling units.
In his welcome address, the Director-General of the APC Campaign Organisation in Adamawa State, Chief Titus Solomon, described the Yola rally as the beginning of an extensive mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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