{
  "id": 16307966,
  "title": "PHOTOS: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign kicks off as APC supporters flood Kaduna stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/photos-tinubus-2027-campaign-kicks-off-as-apc-supporters-flood-kaduna",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:30:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/photos-tinubus-2027-campaign-kicks-off-as-apc-supporters-flood-kaduna-stadium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election begins, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered in large numbers at the Ranches Bees Stadium in Kaduna State. The atmosphere was electric as APC enthusiasts arrived at the venue as early as 7am, decorated in vibrant attire and singing songs in both Hausa and English. The chants, in English, included \"Asiwaju, Uba Sani for Second Term,\" \"Tinubu Again,\" and \"Tinubu Our Father.\"\n\nThe supporters wore clothing adorned with pictures of Tinubu, symbols of the APC, and images of their state governors, particularly those from Kano and Kaduna. The rally marks the official start of the APC's campaign for the 2027 presidential election, with 31 governors, party leaders, and supporters expected to attend. Abdulrahman, a seasoned journalist from Punch Newspapers, reported that the event was a significant indication of the party's unity and determination as they rally behind Tinubu's bid for a second term.",
  "summary": "Supporters of the All Progressives Congress have gathered at the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-tinubus-2027-campaign-kicks-off-as-apc-supporters-flood-kaduna-stadium/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Security operatives guard Tinubu’s billboards ahead campaign launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/security-operatives-guard-tinubus-billboards-ahead-campaign-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-23T07:39:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu spent more protecting billboards in few days than Kaduna people in 3 years – Odinkalu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tinubu-spent-more-protecting-billboards-in-few-days-than-kaduna",
        "published": "2026-10-24T05:21:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Mutfwang rallies Plateau indigenes in Kaduna for Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2027-mutfwang-rallies-plateau-indigenes-in-kaduna-for-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:23:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}