APC’s Kaduna Mega Rally Signals Rising

The All Progressives Congress (APC) made its debut with a massive rally in Kaduna, showcasing their unity and organization. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, a prominent party figure, led the event with her commanding presence. Dabiri-Erewa's political journey began in 2003, and she spent a decade in the House of Representatives before her current roles.

Prior to her involvement in politics, she enjoyed a successful career at the Nigerian Television Authority as a broadcast journalist for 15 years, earning her the nickname "Mother Teresa of the Tube" for her dedication to human-interest stories that resonated with ordinary citizens. Her legislative accomplishments include sponsoring or co-sponsoring key bills such as the Freedom of Information Act, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill, and the Disability Rights Bill.

Dabiri-Erewa's influence extended to her roles as the first Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and her appointment as President Muhammadu Buhari's Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora in 2016. Her leadership at NiDCOM has been marked by successful evacuations and repatriations of stranded Nigerians during crises in Sudan and Ukraine, as well as her involvement in rescuing Zainab Aliyu in Saudi Arabia.

The Kaduna rally served as a benchmark for future APC events and highlighted the party's commitment to unity, which now needs to be reflected in their grassroots organization and local governance.