Tinubu appoints Yari to lead APC 2027 presidential campaign council
President Bola Tinubu has set up the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election. Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as the council’s Director-General, with Governor Hope Uzodimma as Secretary. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Tinubu urged all council members to work hard to secure victory for the party.
What we know
- Bola Tinubu will chair the APC Presidential Campaign Council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice-Chairman I.
- Senator Abdulaziz Yari is named Director-General, while Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Secretary.
- The council includes senior party members such as Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and Hadiza Bala-Usman in key roles.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Governor Mai Mala Buni are assigned as deputy director-generals for regional campaigns.
- Tinubu called on all directorate leaders to involve more party members and promote the party’s achievements as the campaign season begins.
