“Mother of All Rallies”: Gov Umahi Delivers Promise to Tinubu As Thousands Troop Out for APC Flagbearer

“Mother of All Rallies”: Gov Umahi Delivers Promise to Tinubu As Thousands Troop Out for APC Flagbearer

  • Governor Dave Umahi promised Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the APC, the "mother of all rallies", and he stayed true to his words
  • Thousands trooped out in their numbers in what could be described as an unbelievable crowd
  • The presidential candidate was seen waving at supporters in awe of the grand welcome he received

Ebonyi, Abakaliki - The city of Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital, was engulfed with streams of supporters who trooped out in their numbers to welcome the presidential candidate and chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tinubu, who flagged off his presidential campaign in Ebonyi on Thursday, November 25, was in awe of the number of supporters who were out to listen to his agenda for the state if he eventually becomes president in 2023.

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Tinubu's campaign tour to Ebonyi state saw him bag a chieftaincy tittle "Dike Di Ora Nma I" of Ebonyi state. Photo: @TheNationNews
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A couple of weeks ago, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state vowed that he would stage what he called "The mother of all rallies" for Tinubu when he comes for his campaign.

According to videos surfacing on social media sighted by Legit.ng, it is safe to say Governor Umahi has lived up to his vows and fulfilled his promise to his principal, Bola Tinubu.

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Tinubu's campaign tour to Ebonyi saw him come with a large entourage, including his vice presidential running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.

Other notable VIPs with Tinubu include Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa state, former speaker of the house of representatives, Dimeji Bankole and a host of other important dignitaries.

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Meanwhile, Bola Tinubu continues to intensify his campaign across the shores of his stronghold to stake a claim to the presidential seat in the forthcoming election.

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The APC presidential candidate moved his campaign to Ebonyi state, southeast Nigeria.

In what was a warm welcome and elegant reception, City Boy or Jagaban as he is fondly called was conferred the title of "Dike Di Ora Nma I" of Ebonyi state.

Tinubu is the right man Nigeria needs in 2023, says Orji Uzor-Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu, a southeast APC chieftain has insisted that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the right man to pilot the affairs' of Nigeria in 2023.

According to Uzor-Kalu, Tinubu has the wherewithal to leverage on the progressive platform established by President Buhari.

The former governor of Abia also dismissed rumours in some quarters about Tinubu's religious doctrines.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.