2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo make revised APC presidential campaign council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its revised Presidential Campaign Council list ahead of the 2027 presidential election, featuring high-profile additions from opposition figures, serving governors, and key legislative leaders.

In a notable cross-party alignment, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been appointed as the Campaign Coordinator for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in both Rivers State and the FCT.

The revised list also incorporates Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, as the Osun State Campaign Coordinator, while former Gombe State Governor and serving PDP Senator, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has been appointed as an Adviser to the Campaign Council alongside Obafemi George, who will also advise on media strategy.

Key leadership positions within the campaign hierarchy were also confirmed in the updated release.

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Senator Abdulaziz Yari retained his position as Director-General of the re-election campaign.

Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, serves as Deputy Director-General for Mobilization, while Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, takes on the role of Deputy Director-General for Administration.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, was named Deputy DG South II, while the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, will serve as South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies Mobilization.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, was appointed Deputy DG for Infrastructure and Sensitization.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has been named Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, will jointly coordinate fundraising operations.

Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, was named Director for Stakeholder Mobilization, while former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, serves as the South-West Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilization.

Chief Ayiri Emami was named Director for Special Duties, while former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was appointed Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilization.

Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, continues his role as Official Spokesman for the Campaign Council.

Joining the media communications team are Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka (media aide to FCT Minister Wike), and Segun Sowunmi.

In administrative and operational roles, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, continues as Secretary of the Campaign Council, supported by APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and Hadiza Bala-Usman as Deputy and Assistant Secretaries, respectively.

Representative James Faleke will serve as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination, and Monitoring.

The expansion of the campaign structure underlines the ruling party’s strategy to build a broad-based political coalition as momentum builds toward the 2027 general elections.

A statement by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, said the campaign council would be nominated on Wednesday.