APC Names Opposition Figures to Tinubu 2027 Campaign Council

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) unveiled an expanded Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. The list includes prominent opposition figures such as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of the PDP, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, and Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo of APGA.

Wike was appointed campaign coordinator for Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. Soludo will coordinate efforts in Anambra, while Adeleke takes the role in Osun. Former Gombe Governor and PDP Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo was named an adviser alongside Obafemi George.

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Senator Abdulaziz Yari retains the Director-General position. Adams Oshiomhole serves as Deputy Director-General for Mobilization, while Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila handles Administration. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule also received deputy coordination roles.

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was named Director of Finance. Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun and National Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji will jointly coordinate fundraising. Critics questioned Adedeji's appointment, citing a potential conflict between tax administration and partisan fundraising.

Notably absent from the revised list are former Minister Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme. Political analysts suggest the appointments aim to weaken opposition strongholds in the South-South, South-West, and North-East regions.