Tinubu visits Rivers, Akwa Ibom to commission projects, canvass votes

• President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Akwa Ibom and Rivers on Friday and Saturday to commission projects and attend APC campaign rallies
• Tinubu will inaugurate eight projects in Akwa Ibom, including the Ibom Aviation Village, international airport terminal, airport hospital and major roads
• The Rivers rally will be Tinubu's third campaign appearance since officially launching his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24

President Bola Tinubu has visited Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, where he commissioned development projects and attended All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rallies as part of his party's efforts to secure support ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu began the two-state visit in Akwa Ibom on Friday, November 6, where he inaugurated several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno's administration before proceeding to Rivers State for an APC rally.

According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the projects commissioned in Akwa Ibom included the Ibom Aviation Village, the new International Terminal Building and the International Airport Hospital.

Others were the Airport-Okopedi Road, which connects communities in Nsit Atai and Okobo local government areas, and Ring Road 3, linking Ikot Ekpene Road to Idoro through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

The President also commissioned the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort.

Ahead of the visit, Governor Eno declared Friday a work-free day to enable residents to participate in the presidential reception and activities.

After the Akwa Ibom visit, Tinubu travelled to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, November 7, for an APC campaign rally.

Onanuga described the gathering as the President's third campaign rally since he officially launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24.

He explained that the visits provided opportunities for the President to engage political stakeholders, party members and supporters while promoting political unity, stability and a shared commitment to Nigeria's development.

Tinubu's physical participation in the two rallies followed his earlier announcement that he would not be able to attend campaign events in every state because of his responsibilities as President.

Speaking at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council on October 14, Tinubu explained that his official duties would limit his presence at some campaign activities.

The Kaduna rally on October 24 marked his first major public campaign appearance, followed by engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers.

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