President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 presidential election, appointing former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Secretary of the campaign council.
The Presidency announced the appointments on Saturday in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The council brings together senior APC figures, serving governors, lawmakers, ministers and party officials as the ruling party begins preparations for the 2027 election.
Tinubu, Shettima to Lead Campaign Council
President Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will be Vice-Chairman I.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda will serve as Vice-Chairman II.
The leadership structure also includes APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru as Deputy Secretary, while Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as Assistant Secretary.
The President will work with an advisory team comprising prominent APC figures, including Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, Rochas Okorocha, Abdullahi Adamu and Florence Ita-Giwa.
Akpabio, Abbas, Buni Get Key Roles
The campaign council has also assigned major roles to leaders of the National Assembly and APC governors.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni will serve as Deputy Directors-General for the campaign’s zonal operations.
They will work alongside Senator Bamidele Opeyemi and Senator Jibril Barau.
Meanwhile, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has been appointed Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation.
President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, will oversee administration as Deputy Director-General.
Faleke Returns to Election Planning Team
Former Kogi State lawmaker James Faleke is also returning to a key campaign position.
Faleke, who played a prominent role in the APC’s 2022/2023 presidential campaign, will serve as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring.
He will work with zonal directors covering the six geopolitical zones.
They include:
- South-West: Senator Olushola Adeyeye
- South-South: Dr Ngozi Olejeme
- South-East: Senator Uche Ekwunife
- North-West: Muntaqha Rabe
- North-Central: Ahmed Muhammed Ketso
- North-East: Senator Sani Danladi
The election planning directorate will also have Stella Okotete, Abdullahi Garba Ramat and Audu Maikori as secretaries.
APC Sets Up Legal and Media Directorates
The campaign council has created a dedicated legal directorate led by Muiz Banire, SAN.
Liman Hassan and Babatunde Ogala will serve as his deputies.
The media and strategic communication structure will be coordinated by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris.
He will work alongside Dele Alake, Bayo Onanuga and Lanre Issa-Onilu.
The coordinating deputy directors will include Tunde Rahman, Sunday Dare, Daniel Bwala and Felix Morka.
The structure also names Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Temitope Ajayi, Aderonke Arabirin and Frederick Nwabufo as coordinating secretaries.
Segun Dada Returns as New Media Director
The APC has also brought back Segun Dada as Director of New Media.
Dada held the same position during the party’s 2022 presidential campaign.
Solomon Arowolo will serve as Secretary of the New Media directorate.
The campaign’s spokesperson team will be led by Dele Alake, with Alwan Hassan, Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu and Adamu Fanda also appointed as spokespersons. (Tribune Online)
Tinubu Charges Team to Secure APC Victory
While unveiling the campaign structure, President Tinubu urged members to work together to secure victory for the APC in the 2027 presidential election.
He also directed leaders of the various directorates to involve other party members who were not formally included in the council.
The President said the campaign should focus on communicating the administration’s achievements and presenting its economic record to voters.
According to the Presidency, Tinubu told the campaign team to highlight what his administration considers its major achievements while building support across the country.
The APC’s campaign council was constituted shortly after the formal campaign period for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections opened on August 19, 2026. (allAfrica.com)
The development marks a major step in the ruling party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential contest, with Tinubu seeking another term in office.
For more information about the ruling party and its activities, visit the All Progressives Congress official website.
Full Key Appointments
| Position | Appointee |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Bola Ahmed Tinubu |
| Vice-Chairman I | Kashim Shettima |
| Vice-Chairman II | Nentawe Yilwatda |
| Director-General | Abdulaziz Yari |
| Secretary | Hope Uzodimma |
| Deputy Secretary | Ajibola Basiru |
| Assistant Secretary | Hadiza Bala-Usman |
| Deputy DG, Mobilisation | Adams Oshiomhole |
| Deputy DG, Administration | Femi Gbajabiamila |
| Deputy DG, Election Planning | James Faleke |
| Media & Strategic Communication Coordinator | Mohammed Idris |
| Director, New Media | Segun Dada |
| Director, Legal | Muiz Banire, SAN |
