All plans have been concluded for President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to pay a visit to Abia State on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
Towards this end, security has been beefed up in Umuahia the capital city of the state, in preparation for the visit.
They will be in the state to attend a mega rally of the All Progressives Congress.
The rally will take place at the Umuahia Towship Stadium on School Road in the capital city.
The National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha and other party chieftains from the South-East and across the country are expected to grace the occasion.
As of the time of filling this report, all major entry and exit points to Umuahia were manned by heavily armed and stern-looking security operatives in preparation for the President’s visit.
The state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Benedict Godson, who spoke to our correspondent on Monday, said the arrangements had been completed to host the President.
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