The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, told reporters that President Bola Tinubu will arrive in Kaduna on Saturday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign flag‑off, scheduled to take place at Kaduna Township Stadium.
**What preparations have been completed?**
During a walk‑through on Wednesday evening, Dr Balarabe and her team examined the stadium’s facilities. She said the holding area, sanitation units and pavilions are already in place, with only the state‑specific markings still to be painted.
**How is security being handled?**
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has consulted senior security experts from both state and federal agencies. Attendees will undergo screening before entering the arena, and the deputy governor assured that robust measures are in place to protect everyone present.
**What level of attendance is expected?**
The LOC anticipates a massive gathering of party members and supporters from across Nigeria, noting that the North‑West region remains an APC stronghold. The Commissioner of Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, added that hotels and serviced apartments in the Kaduna metropolis are fully booked as the rally draws near.
**Why is Kaduna hosting the maiden rally?**
Maiyaki highlighted that hosting the first campaign rally offers the people of Kaduna an opportunity to showcase their backing for the president and the party. He pointed out that, over the past three and a half years, the APC‑led administration has delivered several projects to the state, including the upgrade of the Federal College of Education Zaria to a university, the conversion of Kaduna Polytechnic into a Federal University of Technology, the 122‑km Mando‑Birnin Gwari road, and the proposed Kaduna Light Rail Project.
The deputy governor concluded by expressing pride that Kaduna will be the launch pad for the 2027 campaign, emphasizing the state’s readiness to welcome President Tinubu and the party’s supporters.
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