APC Sets October 24 for Presidential Campaign Flag-Off in Kaduna Ahead of 2027 Election

The ruling party says its presidential campaign will begin in Kaduna as preparations intensify for the 2027 general election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced October 24, 2026, as the date for the flag-off of its presidential campaign in Kaduna State, marking a significant step in the party’s preparations for the forthcoming general election. The announcement was made by Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, on Friday, October 9, following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Yari told State House correspondents that the President had approved the proposed campaign schedule, including visits to different states ahead of the election. According to him, the campaign council is preparing to begin its activities with a flag-off in Kaduna before proceeding to other locations across the country. He also identified Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and Port Harcourt in Rivers State as among the destinations included in the proposed campaign itinerary. The detailed schedule is expected to be made public following the inauguration of the campaign council. The announcement comes as political parties begin organising their structures, engaging supporters and developing strategies ahead of the 2027 presidential election. For the APC, the campaign will provide an opportunity to present the administration’s achievements, explain its economic policies and make a case for another term in office. However, the party is expected to face questions from Nigerians concerning the cost of living, petrol prices, employment opportunities, insecurity and the broader impact of the government’s economic reforms. These issues are likely to feature prominently in political discussions as the election approaches. Opposition parties are also expected to use the campaign period to present alternative policy proposals and challenge the ruling party’s record. The rising cost of essential goods and transportation remains a major concern for many households. For millions of Nigerians, the central question will be whether government policies can produce measurable improvements in living conditions, including more affordable transportation, better employment prospects and stronger purchasing power. The campaign is therefore likely to become an important platform for competing arguments over the direction of the country’s economy. Nevertheless, the announcement of a campaign date does not determine the election outcome. The eventual result will depend on the choices of eligible voters and the conduct of the electoral process. As the APC prepares for its October 24 flag-off, attention will turn to the party’s detailed campaign programme, its policy messages and the response from rival political parties.