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PRESS STATEMENT

KADUNA RALLY: ADC MOCKS APC OVER ‘EMPTY SEATS, RENTED CROWD, RECYCLED PROMISES’

ADC-PCC accuses ruling party of staging a disappointing Northwest flag-off, says Nigerians will reject Tinubu in 2027

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest zonal flag-off rally in Kaduna as a monumental disappointment, accusing the ruling party of relying on rented crowds, empty seats and recycled promises.

Reacting to the rally held at the Kaduna Township Stadium, the Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC-PCC, Kola Ologbondiyan, said an event intended to demonstrate the APC’s political strength across the Northwest had instead exposed what he described as the party’s declining public acceptance.

Ologbondiyan alleged that the APC mobilised people from the seven states of the Northwest and beyond, with payments reportedly ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦100,000 per person, yet the stadium, which he put at a capacity of 5,000, remained sparsely occupied.

“For a rally billed as the Northwest zonal flag-off, what we witnessed was a shameful spectacle. Despite the alleged mobilisation of crowds from across the zone and beyond, the stadium remained scantily filled, with empty seats everywhere,” he said.

He added that the turnout, which he described as disappointing, was compounded by what he called the unenthusiastic reception given to the speeches and messages of APC leaders.

The ADC-PCC Director also criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported commissioning of road projects at the event, describing the exercise as troubling and questioning the administration’s claims of performance.

Ologbondiyan further alleged that some attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling party after leaving the stadium, chanting the Hausa phrase “Ba mu yi,” which he interpreted as a rejection of the APC and its policies.

“You can rent a crowd, but you cannot rent acceptance. Even if people attend a rally, that does not mean they have surrendered their convictions. The real test of public support is what Nigerians will decide at the ballot box,” he said.

The ADC-PCC accused the APC of returning to Kaduna with promises similar to those made during the 2015, 2019 and 2023 election cycles, arguing that the ruling party had failed to adequately account for its years in power.

It also faulted President Tinubu for, according to the council, shifting responsibility for the hardship facing Nigerians to opposition leaders rather than addressing the economic consequences of his administration’s policies.

Ologbondiyan particularly criticised the President’s position on fuel subsidy removal, which the ADC-PCC maintains has intensified the economic burden on households already struggling with rising living costs.

The council urged the APC to stop what it described as wasteful political jamborees, apologise to Nigerians over the prevailing economic difficulties and begin to prepare for an orderly transfer of power in 2027.

It maintained that the ADC represents a credible alternative for Nigerians seeking a change in leadership, promising that the electorate would use the next general election to express its dissatisfaction with the ruling party.

“The message from Kaduna is loud and clear: Nigerians are saying ‘Ba mu yi’ to the APC and Tinubu. Come 2027, they will speak even louder with their votes,” Ologbondiyan declared.

Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
Director, Media and publicity.

WHAT AN EMBARRASSMENT FOR THE APC!!!

This was upon President Bola Tinubu’s arrival at the 5,000-seat capacity Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna, but you can still play 7-a-side in some parts of the stadium due to the low turnout, despite their massive efforts to gather a rented… pic.twitter.com/vr5aTL3xRl

— Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) October 24, 2026

Kaduna APC members are complaining that residents of Kaduna refused to come out and show their support for Gov. Uba Sani and Tinubu at today’s APC campaign flag-off. 😂 pic.twitter.com/v1MRnt0F3f

— Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) October 24, 2026

lamentor78:
APC has started campaign today.

You may wish to believe anything you see online but those that attended saw it all.

In the coming days we await ADC and NDC campaign

Obiedun:
Kachalla and co should continue to mock. As them they mock, we dey move on.
Instead of them to prepare for campaigns, they are busy attacking both online and physically. They should continue.

AMINDA:
Reality VS A.I augmented photos. The people of Kaduna largely boycotted the rally and it was clear.

Sensiblerealist:
I will utterly disagree with you and the narrative. This might be before the venue was filled to capacity.
In Nigeria of today, the Kola Ologbo guy should use his sense better, there's absolutely almost no one around that axis they will offer 50 to 100k that will not sleep there for minimum of 3 days.
Politicians just dey use Una and many of you guys are paid as well, just as data boys of APC.

WHAT AN EMBARRASSMENT FOR THE APC!!!

This was upon President Bola Tinubu’s arrival at the 5,000-seat capacity Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna, but you can still play 7-a-side in some parts of the stadium due to the low turnout, despite their massive efforts to gather a rented… pic.twitter.com/vr5aTL3xRl

— Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) October 24, 2026

garykoeman:
Wetin concern ADC/NDC with APC matter.

All these jobless Atiku/obi supporters


Opposition of comedians.

No vacancy in 2027.