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Nigeria's Governor Makinde Appoints Digital Media Aide for 2027 Presidential Bid

From The Punch · () English

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  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde appointed Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication.
  • The appointment is part of Makinde's strategy for his 2027 presidential campaign under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
  • Makinde aims to leverage Ehilebo's expertise to promote the APM's message of "resetting Nigeria" and secure victory in the upcoming election.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Anthony Ehilebo as his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, a move seen as a significant step in his 2027 presidential campaign. The appointment, announced by Makinde's Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, took immediate effect in the state capital, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde expressed confidence that Ehilebo's background as a communication strategist and lawyer would be invaluable in advancing the Allied Peoples Movement's (APM) agenda. The party's core message revolves around "resetting Nigeria" and securing a victory in the 2027 presidential election, which Makinde described as a "historic opportunity to rescue Nigeria from the failed leadership of the All Progressives Congress."

Makinde urged Nigerians to unite behind the APM, emphasizing that "With unity, courage, and determination, we will reclaim Nigeria’s destiny and deliver the future our people deserve." This appointment underscores the campaign's focus on leveraging digital communication and media strategy to reach voters and articulate its vision for the country.

Ehilebo’s expertise as a communication strategist and lawyer would be a powerful asset in driving the APM’s message of resetting Nigeria and securing victory in the 2027 presidential election.

— Seyi MakindeExplaining the rationale behind appointing Anthony Ehilebo as Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication.

Governor Makinde officially declared his candidacy for the presidency in 2027 on Thursday, May 14, 2026. His campaign is being conducted under an alliance involving the Peoples Democratic Party and the APM. In his declaration speech at a rally in Ibadan, Makinde stated, "Today, I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, announce my candidacy for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the PDP/APM alliance."

The strategic appointment of Ehilebo signals the campaign's intent to build a robust media and communication apparatus to effectively disseminate its message and mobilize support across Nigeria in the lead-up to the crucial 2027 elections.

With unity, courage, and determination, we will reclaim Nigeria’s destiny and deliver the future our people deserve.

— Seyi MakindeAddressing supporters regarding the 2027 presidential bid.
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