APC Reduces Campaign Spokespersons After Controversy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council announced a significant reduction in its spokespersons on Wednesday. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, stated that only three individuals will now represent the council: Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General, Dele Alake as official Spokesperson, and Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation.

This decision resulted in the dismissal of four previously appointed spokespersons: Alwan Hassan, Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu, and Adamu Fanda. The change follows public outrage after Alwan Hassan's interview with Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, where he attempted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the emergency service number 112, which failed to connect.

This incident led to criticism of the APC-led administration's claims regarding public infrastructure and service delivery. The affected spokespersons will be absorbed into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.