Key Ministers Absent at APC Campaign Council Launch

The inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council took place on Saturday at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome) in Akure. The event aimed to mobilize support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.

However, the absence of Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele, and 11 of Ondo State’s 12 National Assembly members raised questions about the party's cohesion. This situation reflects ongoing disagreements within the Ondo APC regarding party structures, political appointments, candidate selection, and influence distribution.

Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed concerns about internal friction within the party. Political analyst Alexander Ojo noted that the absence of prominent figures challenges the party's internal cohesion and could significantly impact the 2027 elections.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who chairs the campaign council, emphasized the importance of unity to avoid jeopardizing electoral prospects.