Tinubu Set to Inaugurate APC Campaign Council October 14, Flag Off Re-Election Drive in Kaduna
Abuja, Nigeria—October 9, 2026—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will formally inaugurate the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, October 14, before officially flagging off his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna State on October 24.
The announcement was made by the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, after briefing the President at the State House in Abuja on Friday. Yari confirmed that Tinubu has approved the proposed campaign timetable and state visit schedule.
“The inaugural meeting is going to be done on the 14th of this month. That’s next Wednesday at the State House Banquet Hall, and by God’s grace, on the 24th of October, we’re going to do our flag-off campaign in Kaduna,” Yari told State House correspondents.
Campaign Route Mapped Out
After the Kaduna launch, the campaign will proceed to Port Harcourt in Rivers State, followed by Maiduguri in Borno State. Full details of other scheduled engagements across the country will be released after the council’s inauguration.
Yari said the meeting with the President focused on reviewing preparations and securing final approval for the timetable.
“The President asked me to come and brief him on where we are and to discuss the timetable for the state visits. By God’s grace, his team, Mr President and I have agreed on how it is going to be done,” he stated.
Structure of the Campaign Council
President Tinubu chairs the APC Presidential Campaign Council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima serving as Vice Chairman I and APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as Vice Chairman II. Senator Abdulaziz Yari leads as Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma serves as Secretary.
The council includes a broad mix of party leaders, governors, National Assembly members, former officials, and grassroots mobilizers.
Its inauguration will formally activate the party’s nationwide campaign structure and is expected to include the unveiling of the official campaign message and zonal rally schedule.
Context of the 2027 Race
The moves come as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Public campaigns officially began earlier in the electoral calendar set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 2027.
Yari expressed confidence in the council’s readiness and maintained that President Tinubu’s political reach across northern and southern Nigeria positions the APC strongly.
He dismissed the electoral threat posed by opposition candidates, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
What Comes Next
Party sources indicate that Wednesday’s inauguration at the State House will bring together candidates from the presidential level down to state assembly contenders, along with other council members who will receive formal appointment letters.
The event is also expected to serve as a strategic summit to finalize campaign messaging and logistics.
With the flag-off in Kaduna just over two weeks away, the APC is moving to shift its campaign into high gear. Full details of the remaining state visits and rally calendar are expected shortly after the council is formally inaugurated.
*This report is based on official statements from the APC Presidential Campaign Council and multiple verified news sources as of October 9, 2026.*
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