President Tinubu Arrives in Jos for APC Campaign Rally

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Saturday for the North-Central zonal rally of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Supporters lined the route from Yakubu Gowon Airport in Heipang to the Zaria Road Stadium, the venue of the rally, waving brooms, flags and placards as the presidential convoy passed. The supporters showed enthusiasm and solidarity as Tinubu's convoy made its way to the rally.

At the Airport Roundabout, members of the Tinubu/Shettima Support Group, women’s groups, youth associations and traders sang solidarity songs. Mrs Mary Gyang, a trader from Terminus Market, expressed her happiness about Tinubu's visit, saying, “We have been here since 6 am. We are happy Tinubu is here. He is our President and we love him.” The supporters' eagerness to welcome Tinubu was palpable as they eagerly awaited his arrival.

The youths at Old Airport Junction, wearing APC-branded T-shirts, drummed and danced to traditional Berom and Ngas music while chanting the President’s name. Mr Chollom Pwajok, a youth leader from Jos North, stated that they came out to show support because they want development, citing the progress made since Governor Mutfwang joined APC. He expressed confidence that Tinubu's continued leadership would bring more development to the state.

The convener of MAD for President Tinubu in Plateau State, Kate Kyam Richie, said the group organised a solidarity march to mobilise support for Tinubu, Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. The group was encouraged by the administration’s infrastructure projects, particularly the ongoing Abuja-Jos road dualisation. They plan to continue their mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections.

At the Zaria Road Stadium, cultural troupes from the 17 local government areas performed as supporters gathered ahead of the rally. Groups, including the Plateau Progressive Ambassadors, Tinubu For Continuity and Women For Tinubu, also sang and danced around the stadium. The enthusiasm of the supporters was evident as they eagerly awaited Tinubu's address.

Comrade Ayuba Dung, Chairman of the Plateau Progressive Ambassadors, said the state’s political leadership was among the reasons for the group’s support for the President. He expressed satisfaction that Plateau had shown unity, with the Governor, National Chairman, and President all being part of the APC. The group believes that this unity would bring progress and peace to the state.

Various individuals, including a farmer from Barkin Ladi, Mr Danladi Musa, and a resident of Jos South, Mrs Felicia Okonkwo, expressed their hopes and expectations from Tinubu's visit. They brought their children to see the President and prayed for his continued leadership. Tinubu was received at the stadium by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other party leaders.

Key points

• President Tinubu's visit to Jos is seen as a show of support for the APC and its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.