Thousands of supporters took to the streets of Kaduna in a pre-campaign solidarity walk organised by the Support Group Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), led by Silas Agara, ahead of Saturday’s campaign rally.
The procession commenced around the Savannah Bank area, proceeded towards the Government House, where the delegation was received by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, and returned to the APC Ciki da Waje State Secretariat.
The streets came alive with numerous flags bearing inscriptions in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while participants displayed their enthusiasm through drumming, dancing and other expressions of solidarity.
Governor Uba Sani’s reception of the delegation formed a key highlight of the pre-campaign activities, bringing together members of the PCC Support Group Directorate and other stakeholders ahead of Saturday’s rally.
The governor commended the support groups for their mobilisation efforts and praised President Tinubu’s achievements, expressing confidence in the president’s support in Kaduna State. He emphasised the importance of political participation, unity and sustained engagement with citizens ahead of the forthcoming election.
He said, “We welcome the support group leaders and members to Kaduna State. Your presence demonstrates your commitment to the political process and your willingness to engage citizens on the direction of our country.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to pursue policies and programmes aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable development. We recognise the importance of the ongoing reforms and the need to communicate their objectives and impact to Nigerians.
“Kaduna State will support President Tinubu and vote massively for him in recognition of his achievements. We encourage our supporters to remain united, peaceful and committed to engaging the people as we prepare for Saturday’s rally.”
Speaking during the engagement, Silas Agara highlighted the importance of bringing support groups together and coordinating their activities ahead of the campaign rally.
Agara commended Governor Uba Sani for receiving the delegation and acknowledged the contributions of support group leaders and members to the mobilisation exercise. He stressed that effective coordination, grassroots engagement and teamwork remained central to the directorate’s activities.
He said, “Today’s solidarity walk demonstrates our commitment to organising and coordinating support groups ahead of the campaign. We have brought together members from different groups to demonstrate unity of purpose and strengthen our collective participation in the political process.
“We appreciate Governor Uba Sani for receiving us and providing an opportunity for engagement as we prepare for Saturday’s rally. This mobilisation is part of our responsibility to ensure that support groups are organised, active and ready to participate in the campaign.
“Our task goes beyond carrying flags and participating in processions. We must engage citizens, communicate the policies and programmes of the administration, and ensure that Nigerians understand the issues at stake. We are determined to work together, strengthen our structures and sustain our mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections.”
Other prominent figures associated with the engagement included former Niger State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso; former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu; Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; North-West Deputy Director of the Support Group Directorate, Bafa Dan Agundi; Tosin Shoga and the directorate’s secretary I and 2, Tosin Adeyanju, Tosin Shogar and Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi.
The solidarity walk formed part of the Support Group Directorate’s mobilisation activities ahead of Saturday’s campaign rally, bringing together support group members and political stakeholders in Kaduna.
The activities concluded with the procession returning to the APC Ciki da Waje State Secretariat, as preparations for the main rally entered their final stage. It was stated by the convener that similar walk will happen in each state of the federation before every presidential rally