Wike, Adeleke, Soludo Join APC Campaign Council for 2027

Political scientists have expressed differing views regarding the inclusion of prominent opposition figures (FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo) in the revised presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election. Some analysts view this as a strategic move by President Bola Tinubu to broaden his support base, while others caution that it may exacerbate divisions within the APC and challenge party discipline.

The APC's revised council also includes former Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo. The Rainbow Coalition, coordinated by Wike to support Tinubu's re-election, has raised concerns about tensions with some APC governors.

Prof. Hassan Saliu, the immediate past president of the Nigeria Political Science Association, described the inclusion as a morale booster for the ruling party, emphasizing the need for the APC to accommodate diverse political interests. He noted that the coalition's influence appears concentrated in Rivers State and the FCT, which could impact the political landscape in states where APC governors compete with opposition figures.