Ondo APC Appoints Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Campaign Council Chair

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a 228-member Presidential Campaign Council, appointing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as its chairman. This decision was announced in a statement by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, on a Monday in Akure.

The council aims to mobilize support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the state for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The council includes a diverse group of members such as serving and former political office holders, government officials, lawmakers, party leaders, traditional and community stakeholders, as well as women and youth leaders.

Notable members include Deputy Governor Dr Olaide Adelami, State House of Assembly Speaker Olamide Oladiji, and the three ministers from Ondo State: Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, Interior Minister Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Youth Minister Ayodele Olawamide. The council also features former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, former Deputy Governor Lasisi Oluboyo, all serving senators, and members of the House of Representatives.

Dr Victor Olabimtan serves as the Director-General, Mr Olumuyiwa Adu as Deputy Director-General, and Mr Ola Oguntimehin as Secretary. The formation of this council is intended to unify APC stakeholders across Ondo State in preparation for the elections.