From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
Plateau State has declared its readiness to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party’s North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Jos.
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Arc. Samuel Nanchang Jatau, disclosed this during a press briefing, assuring residents, party supporters and visitors that comprehensive arrangements had been put in place to ensure a peaceful, successful and well-coordinated event.
Jatau said the state was fully prepared to receive President Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, governors, members of the APC National Working Committee and other prominent party stakeholders.
The LOC chairman explained that preparations were at an advanced stage, with the committee working in collaboration with the Plateau State Government, APC national and state leadership, relevant government institutions and other stakeholders.
He identified venue arrangements, transportation, traffic management, security coordination, crowd control, emergency response and general logistics as key areas receiving attention.
According to him, relevant security agencies are working closely with the organising committee to guarantee the safety of dignitaries, participants and members of the public throughout the event.
He consequently appealed to residents, motorists, business operators and other road users to cooperate with security agencies, obey traffic directives and exercise patience in the event of temporary traffic adjustments.
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Describing the presidential visit as a significant moment for Plateau State, Jatau said the rally would further strengthen political cooperation between the state government and the Federal Government.
He recalled that since Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang joined the APC in January 2026, relations between the state leadership and the party’s national structure had continued to improve through cooperation and constructive engagement.
According to him, the political alignment provides a stronger platform for advancing Plateau State’s development priorities, particularly in infrastructure development and security.
Jatau said the forthcoming rally would provide an opportunity for the APC to reaffirm its commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda while communicating the party’s vision, policies and programmes to members and supporters.
He called on APC members, supporters and well-wishers across the 17 local government areas of Plateau State and other parts of the North-Central region to turn out peacefully and responsibly to welcome the President and his delegation.
The LOC chairman also urged media organisations and journalists to provide accurate, balanced and timely coverage before, during and after the rally, emphasising the importance of responsible journalism in keeping the public properly informed.
He expressed confidence that the rally, scheduled to take place at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, would showcase Plateau State’s hospitality, unity in diversity and commitment to peaceful democratic engagement.