Makinde Appoints Felix Hyat as Campaign DG for 2027

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde appointed Felix Hassan Hyat, the former Minister of State for Aviation, as the Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee for the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. This announcement was made on Wednesday through a statement by Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Anthony Ehilebo.

Hyat, who previously served as the Kaduna State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, will lead the national campaign management structure. Alongside Hyat, former Minister of Women Affairs Hajia Inna Ciroma and Dr Anthony Aziegbemi were appointed as Deputy Directors-General for Administration and Operations, respectively.

The campaign organization aims to unify political strategists and mobilizers to promote its “Reset Nigeria” agenda. Other appointments include various directors overseeing different aspects of the campaign, such as finance, security, and youth coordination.

The campaign is currently conducting nationwide consultations and town hall meetings across the six geopolitical zones.