Tinubu Launches Abuja-Kaduna Highway, Blames Opposition for Poverty

On October 25, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway during the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign at the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna. He accused opposition leaders, particularly former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, of creating the poverty and hunger they criticize his administration for.

Tinubu stated, “They created the hunger; they created the poverty. We are trying to eradicate it.” He highlighted his administration's efforts to address economic challenges through reforms and social interventions.

At the event, Tinubu symbolically inaugurated the highway section with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, reaffirming Kaduna's historical significance and his commitment to tackling poverty and investing in infrastructure. He thanked the people of Kaduna for their support in the 2023 presidential election and appealed for their votes in 2027.

The rally was attended by notable APC leaders, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who emphasized national unity and democratic stability.