The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded its presidential campaign team ahead of the 2027 election, naming several political figures from outside its ranks.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke are among those included in the revised Presidential Campaign Council list.
The appointments place Wike in charge of campaign coordination in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory.
Soludo and Adeleke will coordinate activities in Anambra and Osun, respectively.
The revised list also assigns roles to several serving governors, ministers and lawmakers.
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will serve as Director of Finance, while Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji will coordinate fundraising.
Works Minister David Umahi was named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu will serve as Deputy Director-General for the South II zone.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule was appointed South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies mobilisation.
Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo and Obafemi George were listed as campaign advisers, with George also assigned a media advisory role.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, Lere Olayinka and Segun Sowunmi were included in the media communications team.
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo will serve as Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation. Ayiri Emami was named Director for Special Duties.
Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje will handle stakeholder mobilisation, while former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola will coordinate stakeholder mobilisation in the South-West.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari remains Director-General of the campaign. Senator Adams Oshiomhole will oversee mobilisation as Deputy Director-General, while Femi Gbajabiamila will handle administration.
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma remains council secretary. Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as deputy and assistant secretaries, respectively.
Dele Alake will continue as campaign spokesman, while lawmaker James Faleke will oversee election planning, coordination and monitoring.
The APC 2027 campaign council brings together political figures with different responsibilities as the party prepares for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
