The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State is intensifying preparations for a major political gathering scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Umuahia Township Stadium, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to meet party leaders, stakeholders and supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The event, which is expected to attract party faithful from the 17 local government areas of Abia State, forms part of the APC’s ongoing political consultations and mobilisation efforts in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Among those actively involved in preparations is the APC candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma, who has been engaging party stakeholders and supporters across the district to encourage participation in the gathering.
Atuma has also been working alongside the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and other prominent APC leaders in efforts aimed at strengthening internal unity, reconciliation and cooperation within the party in Abia State.
The former federal lawmaker’s involvement comes amid ongoing consultations among APC stakeholders seeking to address internal differences and build a coordinated political structure ahead of the forthcoming elections.
According to party sources, Atuma has continued to engage grassroots leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders, particularly across Abia Central Senatorial District, as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s organisational presence.
His collaboration with Deputy Speaker Kalu is also being presented by supporters as part of a broader effort to promote political understanding and encourage cooperation among party members across the state.
The APC governorship candidate in Abia State, Chief Eric Opah, is equally involved in the preparations, working with other party leaders to coordinate mobilisation activities and strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.
Party stakeholders believe the anticipated visit of Vice President Shettima will provide an opportunity for APC members across Abia to interact with national leaders and discuss the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Atuma’s supporters have also highlighted his previous record in the House of Representatives, particularly projects they associate with his tenure, including road infrastructure, boreholes and streetlights.
They further cite his involvement in legislative activities relating to environmental protection, including the establishment of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), as part of his public service record.
These claims form part of the campaign’s account of his legislative achievements.
Meanwhile, preparations are continuing in Umuahia ahead of the scheduled gathering, with party officials expecting the participation of political leaders, candidates, traditional and community stakeholders, women, youths and supporters from different parts of the state.
The event is also expected to provide an opportunity for the APC leadership to emphasise party reconciliation, grassroots organisation and cooperation among candidates contesting various elective positions.
For Atuma and other APC stakeholders, the gathering represents another stage in their efforts to consolidate party structures and strengthen engagement with supporters ahead of the 2027 polls.
The anticipated visit of Vice President Shettima is expected to draw considerable political attention to Umuahia, as the APC seeks to demonstrate its organisational strength and present a united front in Abia State.
With preparations gathering momentum, attention is now turning to the Umuahia Township Stadium, where party leaders and supporters are expected to assemble for the scheduled political event on Monday.
