APC Names Presidential Campaign Council, Yari DG

The All Progressives Congress announced on August 22, 2026, the formation of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, appointing former Zamfara State Governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General. President Bola Tinubu will chair the council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda serving as vice chairmen.

The composition of the council, intended to coordinate the party's campaign activities nationwide, was disclosed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma was named as the council's secretary, while APC National Secretary Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala Usman were appointed deputy and assistant secretaries, respectively.

Key leadership roles include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, who were designated as deputy directors-general for the southern and northern regions. They will collaborate with Senators Bamidele Opeyemi and Jibril Barau. Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole was appointed deputy director-general for mobilization, while the President's Chief of Staff, Femi...