Tinubu Appoints Yilwatda as APC Vice Chairman II

On August 22, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as Vice Chairman II of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This appointment is part of the APC's strategy to organize its campaign efforts for the 2027 general elections, aiming to secure Tinubu's re-election.

The newly formed council, consisting of 223 members, will coordinate Tinubu's re-election campaign, focusing on political mobilization, stakeholder engagement, administration, and planning campaign activities across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The council is expected to collaborate closely with APC governors, members, and grassroots organizations to create a unified national campaign.

The strategy will emphasize reinforcing the party's existing support base and promoting the Tinubu administration's achievements under the "Renewed Hope" agenda. This early organizational move is perceived as a clear signal of intent within political circles, as potential presidential aspirants begin to refine their strategies.