President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu) touched down in **Kaduna State** on Saturday, flanked by Vice President [Kashim Shettima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashim_Shettima) and his wife Nana, to formally flag off the **All Progressives Congress** (APC) nationwide drive for the 2027 presidential poll. Party dignitaries and state officials were on hand at the airport to receive the entourage.
Key facts from the event include:
- APC National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, campaign Director‑General Abdul’aziz Yari and Kaduna Governor Uba Sani were present to welcome the President and Vice President.
- A statement released by Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed that governors, elected officials, party leaders and supporters would gather at Kaduna Township Stadium for the launch.
- The communiqué quoted the campaign slogan: “The stage is set. Kaduna is ready. The 2027 campaign begins!”
- Security agencies—including the Nigerian Army, DSS, Police Force, NSCDC, Immigration Service and the Kaduna State Vigilance Service—sealed major roundabouts and key routes such as Muhammadu Buhari Way and the Ahmadu Bello Stadium roundabout.
- Traffic congestion stretched from Junction Road to Ahmadu Bello Way as barricades were erected to safeguard the presidential convoy.
**Why was Kaduna chosen as the launch point?**
The statement described the city as a “significant moment for Kaduna,” positioning it as the springboard for the APC’s “Renewed Hope 2.0” agenda and a showcase of the Tinubu administration’s achievements ahead of the 2027 election.
**What security measures were deployed?**
Security operatives blocked strategic locations across the metropolis, deploying heavily armed soldiers, police officers and plain‑clothes personnel to monitor traffic flow and protect the venue. The coordinated effort involved multiple agencies to ensure a smooth passage for the President’s motorcade.
The flag‑off ceremony is expected to set the tone for the party’s nationwide outreach, with the APC aiming to consolidate its support base and present its policy platform to voters across the country.