Shettima Arrives in Ebonyi for APC 2027 Campaign Rally

(Vice President Kashim Shettima. Photo by Real Broadcasting Network)
Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed in Abakaliki to start campaigning for his party, the APC, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru received him, along with government officials, party leaders and other guests.

The rally is taking place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium.

In a statement, the Vice President's media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, said the visit brings the Tinubu Shettima campaign to the state, which is known as the "Salt of the Nation."

He said infrastructure, farming and economic opportunities are at the heart of what people in the state want.

The statement also pointed to the federal government's approval of N248 billion for new road projects in Ebonyi.

These include the dualisation of the Enugu Abakaliki Ogoja Road, work on the Onueke Ezza corridor and improvements to the Okposi Amasiri Road.

Work is also ongoing on the Calabar Ebonyi Benue Abuja Superhighway, which is expected to open new markets for farmers and businesses across the South-East and North-Central regions.