APC Limits Spokespersons to Enhance Campaign Messaging

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a directive that restricts its spokespersons from making official statements regarding the campaign. This decision, attributed to internal conflicts within the Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) and dissatisfaction with the media's portrayal of the campaign, was announced by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the council.

The directive states that all previously designated spokespersons are now part of a broader media directorate, with the aim of creating a more cohesive and effective public engagement strategy. The only individuals authorized to speak for the campaign council are Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Dele Alake, and Alhaji Mohammed Idris.

Concerns were raised about spokespersons making public statements without proper approval, which sometimes embarrassed the party and its presidential candidate. The changes were reportedly influenced by a failed live demonstration involving Mallam Alwan Hassan, a former spokesperson.