The All Progressives Congress has included Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in its revised campaign council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Under the revised list, Wike will coordinate the campaign in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, while Adeleke will oversee mobilisation in Osun State. Oborevwori has been appointed Director of Finance.
The appointments bring prominent political figures, including individuals associated with opposition parties, into key positions as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 presidential election.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji have been assigned responsibility for fundraising, while former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje will serve as Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation.
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has been named South-West Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation.
The revised council also includes PDP senator Ibrahim Dankwambo as an adviser, alongside Obafemi George, who will advise on media matters.
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.
Minister of Works David Umahi has been named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
In the mobilisation and special duties departments, 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.
The campaign’s media and communications team includes Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka, an aide to Wike, and Segun Sowunmi.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari will retain his position as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has been named Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation, while Femi Gbajabiamila will serve as Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will remain secretary of the council, with APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru appointed Deputy Secretary and Hadiza Bala-Usman named Assistant Secretary.
Dele Alake will retain his position as campaign spokesperson, while James Faleke has been appointed Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring.
The inclusion of Wike, Adeleke and other opposition-linked figures underscores the campaign’s emphasis on broad political mobilisation across states and geopolitical zones ahead of the 2027 poll.
