Security agencies have reinforced law enforcement operations across Akure, the Ondo State capital, ahead of the upcoming presidential campaign rally organized by the All Progressives Congress. Vice President Kashim Shettima will stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the event, which is expected to draw cabinet ministers, senior government functionaries, and prominent stakeholders of the ruling political platform.
What security measures have been implemented?
Inspections across the capital city revealed heightened vigilance along major transit corridors and critical infrastructure points, supported by visible armed police patrols. Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed that adequate tactical deployments had been authorized to secure the Akure metropolis.
According to the police command, the security grid comprises conventional officers, mobile police units, intelligence operatives, and specialized chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response teams. Mr Jimoh emphasized that law enforcement units are collaborating closely to preempt any potential disruptions and guarantee a peaceful environment throughout the political proceedings.
What are the expectations for the rally?
Preparations at the Akure Township Stadium are geared toward welcoming party supporters from all 18 local government areas, with local leadership aiming to surpass voter turnout figures recorded during previous electoral cycles. Victor Olabimtan, director-general of the Ondo APC campaign council, urged party executives to foster strong organizational synergy and place collective interests above individual ambitions.
Operating under the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the campaign machinery has been activated across the state's wards to mobilize constituents. Organizers noted that the assembly serves as a platform to rally support behind federal economic policies while acknowledging temporary public hardships stemming from structural reforms aimed at long-term fiscal stabilization.