The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised list for its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, featuring several opposition figures and prominent political leaders in key positions.
According to the new list, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been appointed Campaign Coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT, while Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will serve as Campaign Coordinator for Osun State.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, was named Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, will jointly coordinate fundraising for the campaign.
Also on the list is PDP Senator, Ibrahim Dankwambo, who was appointed as one of the campaign advisers, alongside Obafemi George, who will serve as Adviser on Media Matters.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, was appointed Deputy Director-General for South-East II, while Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, will serve as South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies Mobilisation.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, was named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, will serve as Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation, while former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, was appointed South-West Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation.
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, was named Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while businessman, Ayiri Emami, will serve as Director of Special Duties.
The media and communications directorate includes the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin; Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT Minister; and Segun Sowunmi.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari retains his position as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole will serve as Deputy Director-General in charge of Mobilisation, while Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, will serve as Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, continues as Secretary of the Council, with APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, as Deputy Secretary, and Hadiza Bala-Usman as Assistant Secretary.
Dele Alake retains his role as Spokesperson of the campaign council, while James Faleke will serve as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring.
The revised council brings together APC leaders, serving governors, federal officials, lawmakers, and figures linked to opposition parties as the ruling party intensifies preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
The inclusion of Wike and other opposition-linked figures underscores the party’s broad-based mobilisation strategy, with coordinators assigned across states and geopolitical zones.
