The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has unveiled his Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The council is chaired by Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, serving as deputy chairman.
The composition of the council was announced in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday.
Former Senate President David Mark was listed as the National Chairman, while former Anambra State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, is the vice-presidential candidate.
Senator Austin Akobundu was appointed Director-General and Campaign Manager, with responsibility for coordinating the campaign’s activities.
The council also includes former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko? [Note: not listed in the supplied source], former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole? [Note: not listed in the supplied source], and other prominent figures across the political, professional and civil society space.
The Campaign Advisory Board will be headed by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, while Lawal Batagarawa is the deputy chairman and Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, is secretary.
Other members include Senator Ireti Kingibe and Hajia Naja’atu Mohammed.
The Media and Communications Directorate will be headed by veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, as Deputy Director-General, with Kola Ologbondiyan overseeing Media and Publicity and Phrank Shaibu handling Strategic Communication.
Former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, was named Deputy Director-General of the Contact and Mobilisation Directorate.
The council also has directorates responsible for administration, operations, diversity and support groups, as well as technical and electoral systems.
According to Shaibu, the campaign structure was designed with the economic difficulties facing Nigerians in mind, particularly rising food and transportation costs and declining incomes.
Quoting Atiku, he said the effectiveness of the campaign council would ultimately be judged by its ability to respond to major challenges confronting Nigerians.
“The success of the council will be measured by how clearly it addresses the cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and declining purchasing power.”
The campaign council brings together political figures, media professionals, technocrats and representatives of various interest groups as the ADC prepares for the 2027 presidential election.
