APC Targets 1.2 Million Votes in Ondo as Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign Gains Momentum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has criticised opposition leaders, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, while challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State to deliver at least 1.2 million votes for him in the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the remarks on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the APC presidential campaign rally at the Akure Township Stadium in Ondo State.

The KoikiMedia team was present at the rally to cover the event, which attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, party stakeholders and supporters from across the state and beyond.

Speaking at the gathering, the President questioned the political strength and grassroots support of Atiku and Obi, accusing opposition politicians of concentrating their campaigns on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, rather than building strong political structures across the country.

Tinubu specifically questioned Atiku’s political influence in Adamawa State, alleging that the former vice-president had failed to secure the support of influential political figures, including former governors of the state.

“All opposition have been conducting their campaigns on Facebook. Atiku Abubakar has not been able to put his state in order, to the extent that all former governors of the state are not in alignment with him,” he said.

He also questioned Peter Obi’s record in public office and his capacity to offer Nigerians an alternative political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the growing support for the APC across the country, citing the large attendance recorded at previous rallies in Kaduna, Cross River, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Ebonyi states.

He commended Ondo APC members for their turnout and urged party leaders to resolve internal disagreements and unite behind his re-election campaign.

The President noted that Ondo State had approximately 2.1 million registered voters and challenged the party leadership to mobilise at least 1.2 million votes for the APC.

He also urged Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, who coordinates the presidential campaign in the state, to maintain an inclusive approach by giving all party leaders and stakeholders opportunities to participate in the mobilisation exercise.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, was among the prominent APC figures at the rally.

His participation formed part of the party’s mobilisation efforts to strengthen its political structures and secure support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition.

Earlier, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, urged Ondo residents to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, highlighting the state’s representation in the Federal Executive Council.

He identified the three ministers from Ondo State as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande.

Yilwatda called on the electorate to reciprocate the state’s representation in the Federal Government by voting massively for the President in 2027.

In his address, Aiyedatiwa pledged that Ondo State would deliver one million votes for Tinubu in the presidential election.

The governor commended the President’s economic policies and reforms, urging APC members and supporters to remain united and committed to the party’s electoral objectives.

Other dignitaries at the rally included Vice-President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, Governor Aiyedatiwa, Taiwo Oyedele, Tunji-Ojo and Ayodele Olawande, alongside other national and state party leaders, government officials and supporters.

The rally formed part of the APC’s ongoing efforts to consolidate its political structures in Ondo State and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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