The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised list of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, featuring Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in key campaign positions.
According to a notice obtained on Tuesday, Wike will coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State and the FCT, while Adeleke has been appointed coordinator for Osun State. Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo is also listed as the party’s state campaign coordinator in Anambra.
The revised campaign council is scheduled for inauguration on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Ganduje, Fashola, Umahi Get Key Appointments
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has been appointed Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation, while former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola will coordinate stakeholder mobilisation in the South-West.
Minister of Works David Umahi has been named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will serve as Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji will oversee fundraising activities.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has been appointed Deputy Director-General for South-East II, while Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule will serve as South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies Mobilisation.
Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo and Obafemi George are among the advisers listed in the revised council.
Keyamo, Sowunmi Join Media Team
The council’s media and communications team includes 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 appointed Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while businessman Ayiri Emami will serve as Director of Special Duties.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari retains his position as Director-General of the campaign council, with Senator Adams Oshiomhole named Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation and Femi Gbajabiamila appointed 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 and Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as deputy secretary and assistant secretary, respectively.
Dele Alake remains the council’s spokesman, while James Faleke will oversee election planning, coordination and monitoring as Deputy Director-General.
Revised List Follows Controversy Over Initial Composition
The latest appointments follow controversy surrounding the composition of the campaign council initially unveiled in August.
President Tinubu had earlier constituted the council ahead of the 2027 general elections, naming himself chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima vice chairman, and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda another vice chairman.
Although Yari was appointed Director-General, the initial list generated debate over the inclusion and exclusion of several political figures and party leaders.
The Presidency had previously dismissed reports that the list was withdrawn for a comprehensive review, explaining that the campaign structure remained subject to adjustments as preparations progressed.
Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, said during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily that additional appointments would be made to subcommittees yet to be constituted.
Dare explained that the campaign structure was still being developed and that more names would be added as the subcommittees took shape.
The revised council is expected to coordinate the APC’s nationwide mobilisation and campaign activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
