2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo, Fashola Top APC Revised Presidential Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress has released its revised Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, naming FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo among key members.

According to the revised list released on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu will chair the council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, as Vice-Chairmen.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq are also listed as Vice-Chairmen.

Senator Abdulaziz Yari is named Director-General. He will be supported by Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu as Deputy Directors General, while Senator Adams Oshiomhole is Deputy DG, Mobilisation.

Other key officers are Femi Gbajabiamila (Administration), Ibrahim Kabir Masari (Logistics and Operations), former Speaker Aminu Masari (Parliament Mobilisation), Minister David Umahi (Infrastructure Mobilisation) and James Faleke (Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring).

Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Secretary of the Council, with Senator Ajibola Basiru as Deputy Secretary and Hadiza Bala Usman as Assistant Secretary.

For zonal coordination, the party appointed:

South-South: Governor Bassey Otu and Victor Giadom

South-East: Governor Peter Mbah and Tjeoma Arodiogbu  

South-West: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Prince Oladiran Iyantan

North-Central: Muazu Bawa Rijau and Governor Umar Bago

North-West: Governor Uba Sani and Garba Datti Muhammad

North-East: Ali Modu Sheriff and Idris Suhaibu

The appointments are part of the APC's early preparations to retain the presidency in the 2027 polls.