APC Forms Inclusive Coalition for 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council to create a "Rainbow Coalition," aiming for an all-inclusive approach ahead of the general elections. This expanded council includes influential politicians from opposition parties, with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, appointed as campaign coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Accord Party, has been named campaign coordinator for Osun State. Additionally, former Gombe State Governor and current Peoples Democratic Party senator Ibrahim Dankwambo has been appointed as an adviser to the campaign council.

The appointments are seen as a strategy to weaken opposition strongholds in the South-South, South-West, and North-East. However, the inclusion of Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the National Revenue Service, as Deputy Director of Fundraising has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Notably, Dr Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme are absent from the revised list due to past controversies.