Tinubu constitutes APC 2027 presidential campaign council, names Yari DG

President Bola Tinubu has established the Presidential Campaign Council for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the 2027 general election. The council's leadership includes former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General, and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as Secretary.

The Presidency announced the appointments on Saturday morning, with President Tinubu himself serving as Chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice-Chairman I. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will be Vice-Chairman II. Key party officials like APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman are also part of the leadership team.

The council is structured with various deputy director-generals responsible for different zones and functions. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni are named deputy director-generals for the North and South zones. Senator Adams Oshiomhole will lead mobilization efforts as Deputy Director-General, while Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila will oversee administration.

James Faleke, who was instrumental in the previous campaign, returns as Deputy Director-General for election planning, coordination, and monitoring. The council also features zonal directors, including Senator Olushola Adeyeye, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, Senator Uche Ekwunife, Muntaqha Rabe, Ahmed Muhammed Ketso, and Senator Sani Danladi. The media and strategic communication directorate will be coordinated by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, alongside Dele Alake, Bayo Onanuga, and Lanre Issa-Onilu.