The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its campaign in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, aiming for 1.2 million votes in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for January 16. Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the administration’s commitment to the renewal of its mandate, citing various infrastructure projects and initiatives designed to benefit the state.
During the campaign event, Shettima highlighted completed and ongoing projects, including major highways and roads such as the Calabar-Ebonyi-Okigwe-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway and the Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Expressway. He also announced the allocation of funds for renewable energy projects in eight locations across Ebonyi, aimed at improving power availability for homes and businesses.
Shettima urged the audience to acknowledge the administration’s efforts in job creation and educational support, mentioning grants and skills programs that have benefited many young residents in the state. He also addressed the improved security situation under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, echoed the party’s voting goal, stating that there are 1.8 million registered voters in Ebonyi, with a target of securing 1.2 million votes for Tinubu. Yari encouraged the youth and women in the crowd to actively participate in the voting process.
In support of Tinubu’s presidency, APC officials, including Governor Francis Nwifuru and Senator Hope Uzodimma, reiterated the significant benefits of continued APC leadership. Both leaders emphasized the importance of voter mobilization and participation, urging constituents to prioritize pragmatism over sentiment in their voting decisions.
As the campaign unfolds, the APC leadership in Ebonyi remains optimistic about its chances in the state, stressing the need for unity and support for Tinubu to ensure the continuation of ongoing federal projects.
