The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential marketing campaign rally in Cross River State has generated blended reactions, with some Nigerians questioning the occasion’s reputation forward of the 2027 normal elections.
The rally, held on the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Monday, November 2, was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Bassey Otu, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and different occasion leaders.
At the occasion, Shettima defended President Bola Tinubu’s financial reforms, acknowledging the hardship related to the insurance policies however insisting that they have been starting to yield constructive outcomes.
Governor Otu, on his half, promised that Cross River would ship most votes for Tinubu in 2027, citing federal tasks, together with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport.
However, the rally has attracted criticism on social media, notably over the turnout and a video displaying Shettima operating in the direction of the rostrum earlier than displaying his acquainted dance strikes.
Reacting to the video, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Aisha Yesufu, wrote on X: “Peter Obi don give Nigerian politicians assignment.”
Another social media consumer, Shehu Gazali Sadiq, criticised the ambiance on the rally, describing it as missing pleasure and enthusiasm.
He additionally questioned the gang measurement and mocked Shettima’s look on stage, suggesting that the Vice-President was trying to display that Tinubu was bodily match to control.
A separate video from the rally additionally confirmed a girl expressing dissatisfaction with the President.
In the footage circulating on-line, the lady was heard saying, “Na lie, we don’t want Tinubu, e no good at all.”
However, the APC management maintained that the rally demonstrated the occasion’s help base within the state.
The occasion’s nationwide chairman, Yilwatda, recommended residents for his or her turnout and urged them to translate the passion into votes within the 2027 elections.
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, additionally expressed confidence that Cross River would help Tinubu’s re-election bid and Otu’s second-term ambition.
As political actions collect momentum forward of the 2027 elections, the reactions have raised questions on residents’ expectations, the efficiency of the Tinubu administration and the problems more likely to affect voting choices in Cross River State.
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