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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised list of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo among the notable additions.
The development comes ahead of the formal inauguration of the campaign council on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
A statement by APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka said the inauguration would mark a major step in the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election
According to the revised list, Wike will coordinate Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State and the FCT, while Adeleke will serve as Osun State Campaign Coordinator.
Dankwambo has been appointed a campaign council adviser alongside Obafemi George, who will also advise on media matters.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been named Deputy Director-General, South II, while Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, will serve as South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies Mobilisation.
Minister of Works David Umahi takes the position of Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been appointed Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji will oversee fundraising.
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka and Segun Sowunmi have also been included in the campaign’s media communications team.
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo will serve as Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while Ayiri Emami has been appointed Director for Special Duties.
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje takes charge of Stakeholder Mobilisation, with former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola serving as South-West Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation.
Meanwhile, former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari retains his position as Director-General of the campaign council.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole remains Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation, while President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, continues as Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma retains his position as council secretary, assisted by APC National Secretary Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman as Deputy and Assistant Secretaries, respectively.
Dele Alake also retains his position as campaign spokesman, while James Faleke remains Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring.
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