Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other Nigerians have thronged the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna State ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s arrival for the party’s presidential campaign flag-off on Saturday.

Our correspondent observed that major roads leading to the stadium had been barricaded, while groups of supporters began arriving as early as 7 a.m.

Dressed in colourful outfits, the supporters sang and danced while chanting slogans in Hausa and English, including “Asiwaju, Uba Sani for Second Term,” “Tinubu Again,” “Tinubu Our Father,” “Speaker Abbas for Tinubu” and “Tinubu Continuity.”

Many wore T-shirts, caps and hijabs bearing Tinubu’s pictures, APC logos and images of their state governors, particularly those of Kano and Kaduna states.

The rally marks the start of the APC’s campaign for the 2027 presidential election, with 31 governors, party leaders and supporters expected to attend in support of Tinubu’s bid for a second term.

A correspondent who arrived at the stadium around 10 a.m. observed that the seating sections were filled with supporters awaiting the arrival of Tinubu, governors and other APC leaders.

The main bowl was also packed, leaving little room for movement, while the VIP section remained largely empty as party chieftains and other dignitaries had yet to arrive.

The atmosphere remained lively, with supporters waving party flags, singing and chanting slogans in support of Tinubu and their preferred candidates in the forthcoming elections.