The Revised list of All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has included several opposition figures and prominent political leaders in key campaign positions.
The list named Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as campaign coordinator for Tinubu in Rivers State and Federal Capital Territory, while Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been listed as campaign coordinator for Osun State.
The Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been named Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Zacch Adedeji, will coordinate fundraising for campaign.
The revised list also named PDP senator Ibrahim Dankwambo as one of campaign council advisers, alongside Obafemi George, who will also advise on media matters.
Deputy Speaker of 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.
Minister of Works David Umahi has also been named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has been named Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation, while former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola will serve as South-West Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation.
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.
Campaign’s media and communications team includes Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka, media aide to Wike, and Segun Sowunmi.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari will retain his position as Director-General of Presidential Campaign Council.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole will serve as Deputy Director-General in charge of Mobilisation, while Femi Gbajabiamila will be Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will continue as Secretary of council, with APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru named Deputy Secretary and Hadiza Bala-Usman appointed Assistant Secretary.
Dele Alake will retain his position as campaign council spokesperson, while James Faleke will serve as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring.
Revised appointments bring together APC leaders, serving governors, federal officials, lawmakers and figures associated with opposition parties as ruling party prepares for 2027 presidential election.
Inclusion of Wike and other opposition-linked figures highlights campaign’s broad mobilisation strategy, with coordinators assigned to key states and geopolitical zones.
