The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official media engagements to three principal figures as part of efforts to streamline its communication structure and ensure coordinated public messaging.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and shared on X by @DOlusegun.
The council said its Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, would be the only authorised spokespersons for the campaign.
The statement said the reorganisation was aimed at ensuring “more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement,” adding that only the three designated officials would speak on behalf of the council.
It further directed that all previously announced spokespersons should relinquish their roles and become members of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.
“All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members,” the statement said.
The council also advised radio and television stations to comply with the revised arrangement, noting that it would delegate appropriate representatives for media appearances whenever necessary.
“Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly,” the statement added.
The development comes a day after APC spokesperson Alwan Hassan faced scrutiny during a live television appearance over the functionality of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number.
During the programme, Hassan challenged the anchor to dial the emergency number to demonstrate its functionality, but the call failed to connect, sparking a debate over the service’s effectiveness.
