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APC denies withdrawing 2027 campaign council list

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports claiming it withdrew the list for its 2027 presidential campaign council.
  • APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka stated that any changes would be formally announced, dismissing the reports as rumors.
  • The party had previously unveiled the council, which included President Bola Tinubu as chairman and other prominent figures, sparking reactions over some inclusions.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently denied circulating rumors about the withdrawal of its 2027 presidential campaign council list for review. Felix Morka, the party's National Publicity Secretary, characterized the reports as mere "rumours" and "fake news," asserting that any official alterations to the list would be communicated through formal announcements.

Rumours are not news. When people are carrying rumours, that is not news. There is fake news, and there is real news.

— Felix MorkaAPC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissing reports about the campaign council list.

Morka's statement came in response to claims that the party had retracted the list due to concerns regarding the inclusion and exclusion of certain individuals. The APC had initially revealed the campaign council on Saturday, appointing President Bola Tinubu as its chairman. Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda were named vice-chairmen, with former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as secretary.

The composition of the council had already drawn significant attention and criticism. Concerns were raised about the presence of serving public officials and individuals facing corruption allegations. Notable figures listed include former Minister Betta Edu, former NSITF board chairperson Ngozi Olejeme, Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji, and Budget Office Director-General Tanimu Yakubu. Opposition figures, such as Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, questioned the inclusion of senior public officials, while former Senator Dino Melaye threatened legal action over Adedeji's appointment.

Nobody will give any list at the moment. But if there is any reason to update it, it would be announced properly.

— Felix MorkaAPC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka on the process of updating the campaign council list.

Despite the controversy, some appointed officials, like the Minister of Defence Christopher Musa and Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, viewed their appointments as a "call to higher service." They assured that security operations and reforms would continue without interruption. Morka, however, declined to comment on specific complaints from party members about omissions from the list, stating he was not the appropriate person to address such concerns.

the appointments as a call to higher service

— Christopher Musa and Bello MatawalleMinisters of Defence commenting on their inclusion in the campaign council.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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