2027 ELECTION: SHETTIMA, APC NATIONAL LEADERS, GOVERNORS AND MINISTERS SET TO STORM AKURE AS ONDO MOBILISES ALL 18 LGAs FOR MEGA PRESIDENTIAL RALLY
By PINAIBA BOLOUERE FIRSTLADY
Global Egberi Media International Ltd | November 10, 2026
AKURE, ONDO STATE — Political activities are gathering momentum in Ondo State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies preparations for its presidential campaign rally scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Akure, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, APC national leaders, state governors, federal ministers and other prominent political figures expected to attend.
The high-profile political gathering, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Akure Township Stadium, is expected to bring together party leaders, elected representatives, political stakeholders, grassroots mobilisers and supporters from across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The rally is being positioned by the Ondo State APC Presidential Campaign Council as an important platform for political engagement, grassroots mobilisation, organisational coordination and the presentation of the party’s political priorities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
With mobilisation structures reportedly activated across the state, Akure is preparing to host a major convergence of APC stakeholders and supporters.
OLAbIMTAN ASSURES OF PREPAREDNESS, SAYS ALL 18 LGAs ARE ACTIVATED
The Director-General of the Ondo State APC Presidential Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, disclosed the level of preparedness during a national press conference held in Akure on Tuesday.
Olabimtan assured party members and supporters that the campaign council had put necessary arrangements in place to coordinate the anticipated gathering and ensure effective participation across the state’s political structures.
According to him, mobilisation committees and grassroots political networks have been activated in all 18 local government areas to facilitate participation, strengthen coordination and ensure that party supporters are adequately represented.
He explained that the mobilisation strategy was designed to bring together stakeholders at the ward, local government and state levels, creating an organised framework for political engagement ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The campaign council’s preparations, as outlined by its Director-General, reflect the party’s intention to consolidate its organisational structures and strengthen engagement with supporters throughout Ondo State.
FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Beyond the political mobilisation, Olabimtan used the opportunity to draw attention to several federal government projects and development initiatives which he said could have significant implications for Ondo State and its surrounding communities.
Among the projects highlighted were the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, the proposed Olokola Deep Seaport, the Ore–Ondo–Akure Road, the FUTA Teaching Hospital and the proposed Aviation College.
These projects were discussed in relation to infrastructure development, transportation connectivity, healthcare delivery, education, employment opportunities and the broader economic prospects of the state.
The proposed Olokola Deep Seaport, in particular, was mentioned within the context of the state’s potential maritime and commercial development, while the road infrastructure initiatives were highlighted for their relevance to transportation and regional connectivity.
Olabimtan also acknowledged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s leadership and commended the appointment of three Ondo State indigenes as federal ministers under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
His remarks placed infrastructure, federal appointments and development initiatives among the important issues surrounding the political conversation in Ondo State.
ONDO APC SETS SIGHTS ON STRONGER GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT AHEAD OF 2027
As preparations for the 2027 general elections continue, the Ondo State APC Presidential Campaign Council has identified grassroots mobilisation, political coordination and sustained stakeholder engagement as important components of its electoral strategy.
Speaking on the party’s expectations, Olabimtan said the council was determined to improve on the APC’s performance in the 2023 presidential election through a more coordinated approach to political mobilisation.
He emphasised the need for party members, stakeholders and political structures to remain actively involved in building an effective campaign network across the state.
The strategy, as outlined by the Director-General, places considerable importance on local government participation, ward-level engagement and the involvement of party faithful in communicating the party’s programmes and priorities.
The anticipated Akure rally is therefore expected to provide an opportunity for the party leadership to engage its supporters and reinforce its mobilisation structures ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
SHETTIMA’S EXPECTED VISIT PUTS AKURE IN NATIONAL POLITICAL SPOTLIGHT
The expected attendance of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, alongside APC governors, federal ministers and other national party leaders, adds a significant national dimension to the planned gathering.
For the Ondo APC leadership, the rally represents an opportunity to bring national political figures closer to the party’s grassroots structures while providing a platform for interaction between national leaders, state stakeholders and supporters.
The gathering is also expected to highlight the relationship between the party’s national political direction and its mobilisation activities within Ondo State.
With participation anticipated from all 18 local government areas, the rally will provide an important occasion for the state campaign council to communicate its organisational priorities and outline its approach to the forthcoming electoral cycle.
OLABIMTAN CALLS FOR PEACE, ORDERLINESS AND POLITICAL MATURITY
While expressing confidence in the level of preparation, Olabimtan appealed to APC members, supporters and other residents expected to attend the rally to conduct themselves peacefully.
He urged participants to demonstrate political maturity, respect the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and avoid any action capable of disrupting public peace.
He further emphasised that political participation should be conducted within the framework of democratic values, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
The appeal underscores the importance of maintaining an orderly atmosphere during political gatherings, particularly events expected to attract large numbers of participants.
AKURE PREPARES FOR A MAJOR POLITICAL GATHERING
As Wednesday’s programme approaches, attention is increasingly focused on the Akure Township Stadium, where the Ondo APC Presidential Campaign Council is expected to receive Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other prominent national political figures.
The anticipated gathering will bring together issues of political mobilisation, federal development initiatives, party organisation and preparations for the 2027 general elections.
With mobilisation reportedly extended across all 18 local government areas, the event is expected to serve as a major engagement platform for the Ondo APC leadership and its supporters.
The coming days will provide further insight into how the party translates its mobilisation plans into sustained political participation and stakeholder engagement across the state.
EVENT DETAILS
- Event: Ondo State APC Presidential Campaign Rally
- Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Venue: Akure Township Stadium, Akure, Ondo State
- Expected Special Guest: Vice-President Kashim Shettima
- Mobilisation Coverage: All 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State
REPORTER: PINAIBA BOLOUERE FIRSTLADY
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