The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, assigning key roles to several political figures, including Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to the revised list, Wike will oversee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State and the FCT, while Adeleke has been designated as the campaign coordinator for Osun State.
The appointments were disclosed in a notice announcing the inauguration of the campaign council scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been appointed Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Chairman Zacch Adedeji will be responsible for fundraising coordination.
The revised structure also includes Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) among the council’s advisers. Obafemi George has likewise been listed as an adviser on media matters.
APC Assigns New Roles to Political Figures
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has been named Deputy Director-General for South II. Meanwhile, Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule will serve as South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies mobilisation.
Minister of Works David Umahi has also been appointed Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
The media and communications team features Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka, an aide to Wike, and Segun Sowunmi.
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has been named Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while businessman Ayiri Emami will serve as Director of Special Duties.
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has been appointed Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation. Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola will coordinate stakeholder mobilisation across the South-West.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari retains his position as Director-General of the campaign council. Senator Adams Oshiomhole will serve as Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation, while Femi Gbajabiamila has been assigned the role of Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma also retains his position as secretary of the council. APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru has been named deputy secretary, while Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as assistant secretary.
Dele Alake remains the council’s spokesman, while James Faleke will oversee election planning, coordination and monitoring as Deputy Director-General.
Revised List Follows Earlier Controversy
The latest changes come amid controversy surrounding the composition of the campaign council initially announced in August.
President Tinubu had constituted the council ahead of the 2027 elections, naming himself as chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman. APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda was also appointed a vice chairman.
Yari was named Director-General, but the initial appointments generated criticism and debate over the inclusion and exclusion of some political figures and party leaders.
The Presidency had previously rejected reports that the campaign council list had been withdrawn for a comprehensive review. Instead, it maintained that the list remained valid, although adjustments could be made where necessary.
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, explained the position during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
Dare said the campaign structure was still being developed and that further appointments would be made to subcommittees that had yet to be constituted.
He explained that the existing list was not necessarily final, as additional political figures could be accommodated through the subcommittee structure.
The updated council is expected to coordinate the APC’s preparations and mobilisation efforts as the party works towards securing Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
