APC Launches Presidential Campaign Rally in Kaduna

The ruling APC launched its presidential campaign with a rally in Kaduna, marking a significant event in the Nigerian political season. Organizing a political rally involves various logistical challenges, including securing a venue, arranging security, and mobilizing supporters.

An experienced politician described how attendees are often incentivized with transportation, food, and cash to create the appearance of a large crowd. Ahead of the Kaduna rally, a memo allegedly from Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani to APC campaign director general Abdulazeez Yari claimed that N2.3 trillion had been allocated for the event.

This turned out to be a hoax, as the Kaduna State government clarified that its combined three years’ budgets did not amount to that figure, making such expenditure impossible. The actual costs of the rally remain unknown, as expenses were likely decentralized among various state contingents financed by their governors and party leaders.