By George Omagbemi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has announced fresh appointments and changes to its structure as preparations intensify for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
The changes were announced in a statement signed by the council’s Secretary, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, October 20. They followed the inauguration of the campaign council by Tinubu on October 14 at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
Under the revised arrangement, Dr Farouk Adamu Aliyu has been appointed Director of the newly created Directorate of Stage Organisation and Management, while former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello, will serve as Co-Director.
The council also adjusted its youth mobilisation leadership, appointing Ayo Olawande as Director of Youth Mobilisation and Dr Dayo Israel as Deputy Director.
For the Women Mobilisation Directorate, Dr Mary Aille Idele has been named Director, with former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta Edu, appointed Deputy Director and Hon. Imaan Suleman as Secretary.
Council says changes will strengthen coordination
According to the council, the appointments are intended to improve coordination, strengthen its organisational structure and support more effective mobilisation ahead of the election.
The statement said the changes reflect the council’s commitment to building an inclusive and results-driven campaign structure, particularly in reaching young people and women.
The appointees are expected to work with other directorates and campaign structures to implement the council’s mobilisation and organisational plans.
Earlier appointments included opposition figures
The latest adjustments follow the release of an expanded campaign council list in October, which included prominent politicians from outside the APC.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike was named campaign coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT, while Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo was assigned to coordinate campaign activities in Anambra. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke was named coordinator for Osun State.
Other appointments included Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as Director of Finance, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji in fundraising roles, and former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo as Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation.
Tinubu chairs the Presidential Campaign Council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda serving as vice-chairmen. Senator Abdulaziz Yari is the Director-General, while Uzodimma serves as secretary.
The latest changes indicate that the campaign organisation is continuing to refine its leadership and mobilisation arrangements ahead of the 2027 election.
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