APC Releases 2027 Presidential Campaign Timetable, Lists 12 States Tinubu Plans to Visit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a proposed campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections, outlining rallies across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the schedule, the party’s nationwide campaign is expected to begin in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and conclude with a grand finale in Lagos on January 9, 2027.
The timetable identifies 12 states where President Bola Tinubu is expected to personally lead presidential campaign rallies across the country’s six geopolitical zones. The proposed appearances span northern, southern, eastern and western parts of Nigeria as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 elections.
Kaduna is scheduled to host the opening rally on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is listed for November 7, followed by Jos, Plateau State, on November 14. Ibadan, Oyo State, is scheduled to host a rally on November 21.
The campaign is expected to move to Maiduguri, Borno State, on November 25, before proceeding to Enugu on November 28 and Bauchi on November 29. The schedule then lists Sokoto for December 4 and Asaba, Delta State, for December 12.
Kano is scheduled to host Tinubu’s proposed campaign rally on December 17, 2026. The timetable then moves into the new year, with Yola, Adamawa State, listed for January 4, 2027.
Lagos is scheduled to host the final rally on Saturday, January 9, 2027. The proposed event is expected to serve as the grand finale of the APC’s nationwide presidential campaign activities ahead of the general elections.
The full list of proposed presidential campaign appearances is Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Jos, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Enugu, Bauchi, Sokoto, Asaba, Kano, Yola and Lagos. The schedule provides dates and locations for the planned rallies, although the information supplied does not include details of individual venues within each city.
The proposed timetable marks an important stage in the APC’s preparations for the 2027 elections. However, the listed appearances should be understood as planned activities, and the schedule alone does not confirm that every rally will take place as announced.