APC Revises Campaign Council List to Include Opposition Figures Adeleke, Soludo, Others
The APC has revised its Presidential Campaign Council list to include prominent opposition figures. They include Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, who coordinates Osun State;...
The APC has revised its Presidential Campaign Council list to include prominent opposition figures. They include Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, who coordinates Osun State; Anambra State Governor Dr Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who will coordinate the campaign in Anambra; and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who will coordinate President Tinubu’s campaign in Rivers State and the FCT, despite Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s APC membership.
Abia, Oyo, and Rivers are the only states on the Council not led by their governors. Chijioke Chukwu coordinates Abia, while Senator Sharafadeen Alli coordinates Oyo. Abia Governor Alex Otti has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party, where he is a national leader, while Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde is the APM’s presidential candidate. Chief Nyesom Wike coordinates Rivers State.
The Council was tweaked further, with PDP Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo listed as one of the Campaign Council Advisers alongside Obafemi George, who will also advise on media. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has also been included as Deputy DG South II, while Rivers Speaker Martin Amaewhule is the South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies mobilisation, and David Umahi has been included as Deputy DG Infrastructure and Sensitisation.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is now the Director of Finance, while Governor Dapo Abiodun and NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji will coordinate fundraising.
Festus Keyamo, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s media aide Lere Olayinka, and Segun Sowunmi have all been included in the list for media communications. Joseph Yobo has also been named Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while Ayiri Emami has been named Director for Special Duties.
Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje was named Director for Stakeholder Mobilisation, while former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola was named SW Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari continues to lead as Director-General of the re-election campaign, while Senator Adams Oshiomhole serves as Deputy Director-General in charge of Mobilisation, and Femi Gbajabiamila serves as Deputy Director-General for Administration.
Governor Hope Uzodimma also continues to serve as Secretary of the Campaign Council, while APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as Deputy and Assistant Secretaries.
Dele Alake continues his role as spokesman for the Campaign Council, while James Faleke serves as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning, Coordination, and Monitoring.
Adeleke Welcomes Appointment as Campaign Council Pledges 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the Osun State Coordinator of the PBAT Presidential Campaign Council.
The Council describes the appointment as well deserved, pledging that President Tinubu’s confidence in Governor Adeleke’s ability to deliver Osun in the forthcoming presidential election would not be misplaced. It assured the President that the trust reposed in the governor would be justified through unwavering commitment and a strong electoral performance.
In a statement signed by its Director-General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, the council pledged to secure 1.5 million votes for the President in Osun, adding that all Accord structures in the state would support his re-election.
The statement reads,” The Imole Campaign Council welcomes the appointment of Governor Adeleke as State Coordinator of PBAT Presidential Campaign Council in Osun.
“The appointment is a well-deserved one. We assure the President that his confidence in the ability of Governor Adeleke to deliver Osun in the presidential election will not be misplaced.
“We promise the President, just like Governor Adeleke said sometimes ago, that we will deliver 1.5million votes to ensure his victory in the coming presidential election.
“Our message to the people of Osun State is to keep trusting and supporting Governor Adeleke as he continues to deliver on his campaign promises. A vote for President Tinubu is a support for Governor Adeleke”. It was signed by Senator Olalere Oyewumi, Director General. The Imole Campaign Council.
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