Tinubu Leads APC Campaign Council for 2027 Elections

On [date not specified], President Bola Tinubu urged the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to combat forces that threaten to take Nigeria backwards. The council, established for the January 2027 presidential election, is chaired by Tinubu, with Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General and Hope Uzodimma as Secretary.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda will serve as vice chairmen. Other notable members include Senator Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman as deputy and assistant secretaries, respectively.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of showcasing the government's achievements and inspiring hope among Nigerians as the campaign season approaches. He also appointed several deputy directors-general, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abass, to oversee campaign efforts in the north and south.

The African Democratic Congress criticized the council, labeling it a “rehabilitation centre” for individuals with unresolved corruption issues.