President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 general elections. The announcement was contained in a Statehouse statement issued on Saturday, 22 August 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to the statement, President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the council respectively. APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda is also a Vice Chairman. Former Zamfara State Governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari has been appointed Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as Secretary. APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru and Hadiza Bala Usman are Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively.
The Chairman will be supported by a body of Advisers comprising Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Segun Osoba, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa.
See full list below;
Membership List of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council
Constituted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – 22 August 2026
1. Core Leadership / Principal Officers
| S/N |
Position / Role |
Nominee / Member |
| 1 | Chairman | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR |
| 2 | Vice Chairman I | Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON |
| 3 | Vice Chairman II | Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda (APC National Chairman) |
| 4 | Director-General | Sen. Abdulaziz Yari |
| 5 | Deputy DG South I | Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio |
| 6 | Deputy DG South II | Sen. Bamidele Opeyemi |
| 7 | Deputy DG North I | H.E. Mai Mala Buni |
| 8 | Deputy DG North II | Hon. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas |
| 9 | Deputy DG North III | Sen. Barau Jibrin |
| 10 | Deputy DG Mobilisation | Sen. Adams Oshiomole |
| 11 | Deputy DG Administration | Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila |
| 12 | Deputy DG Election Planning, Coordination & Monitoring | Hon. James Abiodun Faleke |
| 13 | Deputy DG Logistics & Operations | Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari |
| 14 | Deputy DG Parliamentarian Mobilisation | Hon. Aminu Bello Masari |
| 15 | Deputy DG Infrastructure, Mobilisation & Sensitization | Engr. Nweze David Umahi |
| 16 | Secretary | H.E. Hope Uzodinma |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru |
| 18 | Assistant Secretary | Hadiza Bala Usman |
2. Advisers to the Chairman
| S/N |
Name |
| 1 | H.E. Adebisi Akande, CFR (SW) |
| 2 | Sen. Rochas Okorocha (SE) |
| 3 | H.E. Sen. Dr. Abdullahi Adamu, CON (NC) |
| 4 | Chief Segun Osoba |
| 5 | Sen. Florence Ita Giwa (SS) |
3. Zonal Campaign Coordinators
| S/N |
Zone |
Nominee |
| 19 | South-South | Sen. Bassey Otu |
| 20 | South-East | H.E. Ndubuisi Mbah |
| 21 | South-West | H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu |
| 22 | North-Central | H.E. Umar Bago |
| 23 | North-East | Sen. Modu Sheriff |
| 24 | North-West | H.E. Uba Sani |
4. Finance, Fundraising & Logistics
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 25 | Deputy Director Logistics & Operations | Adeniyi Tinubu |
| 26 | Secretary Logistics & Operations | Prof. Muhammad Kabir Isa |
| 27 | Director Finance / Treasurer | Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori |
| 28 | Deputy Director Finance I | H.E. Ahmed Usman Ododo |
| 29 | Deputy Director Finance II | Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi |
| 30 | Secretary Finance / Treasurer | Tanimu Yakubu |
| 31 | Director Fundraising | Gov. Dapo Abiodun |
| 32 | Deputy Director Fundraising | Zacheus Adedeji |
| 33 | Deputy Director Fundraising II | Farouk Gumel |
| 34 | Secretary Fundraising I | Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim |
| 35 | Secretary Fundraising II | APC National Treasurer |
5. Election Planning, Coordination & Monitoring Directorate
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 36 | Zonal Director – South-West | Sen. Olushola Adeyeye |
| 37 | Zonal Director – South-South | Dr. Ngozi Olejeme |
| 38 | Zonal Director – South-East | Sen. Uche Ekwunife |
| 39 | Zonal Director – North-West | Muntaqha Rabe |
| 40 | Zonal Director – North-Central | Ahmed Muhammed Ketso |
| 41 | Zonal Director – North-East | Sen. Sani Danladi |
| 42 | Secretary I | Stella Okotete |
| 43 | Secretary II | Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat |
| 44 | Secretary III | Audu Maikori |
6. Policy, Legal & Media / Strategic Communication
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 45 | Director Policy & Manifesto Development | Dele Alake |
| 46 | Deputy Director Policy & Manifesto | Dr. Jumoke Oduwole |
| 47 | Secretary Policy & Manifesto | Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu |
| 48 | Director Legal | Muiz Adeyemi Banire, SAN |
| 49 | Deputy Director Legal I | Dr. Liman Hassan, SAN |
| 50 | Deputy Director Legal II | B.A. Ogala, SAN |
| 51 | Secretary Legal | APC National Legal Adviser |
| 52 | Coordinating Director Media I | Mohammed Idris Malagi |
| 53 | Coordinating Director Media II | Dele Alake |
| 54 | Coordinating Director Media III | Bayo Onanuga |
| 55 | Coordinating Director Media IV | Lanre Isa Onilu |
| 56 | Coordinating Deputy Director Media I | Tunde Rahman |
| 57 | Coordinating Deputy Director Media II | Sunday Dare |
| 58 | Coordinating Deputy Director Media III | Daniel Bwala |
| 59 | Coordinating Deputy Director Media IV | Felix Morka |
| 60 | Coordinating Secretary Media I | Abdulaziz Abdulaziz |
| 61 | Coordinating Secretary Media II | Temitope Ajayi |
| 62 | Coordinating Secretary Media III | Arabirin Aderonke |
| 63 | Coordinating Secretary Media IV | Fredrick Nwabufo |
| 64 | Director New Media | Segun Dada |
| 65 | Secretary New Media | Solomon Arowolo |
| 66 | Presidential Campaign Spokesperson I | Dele Alake |
| 67 | Spokesperson II | Alwan Hassan |
| 68 | Spokesperson III | Ayobami Feyisetan Oyalowo |
| 69 | Spokesperson IV | Kemi Asekun-Shittu |
| 70 | Spokesperson V | Hon. Adamu Fanda |
7. Security, Intelligence & Data Management
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 71 | Director Security & Intelligence | Gen. Sarki Yaki |
| 72 | Deputy Director Security I | H.E. Bello Matawalle |
| 73 | Deputy Director Security II | Dr. Yusuf Gagdi |
| 74 | Deputy Director Security III | Gen. A.T. Ibrahim |
| 75 | Deputy Director Security IV | Gen. Junaidu Sani Bindawa |
| 76 | Deputy Director Security V | Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo |
| 77 | Secretary Security I | Gen. Christopher Musa |
| 78 | Secretary Security II | Gen. Jibril Abdulmalik |
| 79 | Director Data Management | Dr. Bisoye Coker |
| 80 | Deputy Director Data I | Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi |
| 81 | Deputy Director Data II | H.E. Muhammad Badaru |
| 82 | Secretary Data Management | Dr. Bashir Garba |
8. Contact & Mobilisation Directorate
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 83 | Coordinating Director Contact & Mobilisation I | H.E. Babagana Zulum |
| 84 | Coordinating Director Contact & Mobilisation II | Aisha Garba |
| 85 | Coordinating Director Contact & Mobilisation III | Sen. Sulaiman Hunkuyi |
| 86 | Coordinating Secretary Contact I | Yusuf Hamisu |
| 87 | Coordinating Secretary Contact II | Dr. Sanusi Ohiare |
9. Youth Mobilisation Directorate
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 88 | Director Youth Mobilisation | Hon. Ayodele Olawande |
| 89 | Deputy Director Youth | Hon. Dr. Dayo A. Israel |
| 90 | Zonal Director Youth – SS | Barr. Donghan Barbara Omusuku |
| 91 | Zonal Director Youth – SE | Obinna Iyiegbu |
| 92 | Zonal Director Youth – SW | Moyosore Ogunlewe |
| 93 | Zonal Director Youth – NW | Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka |
| 94 | Zonal Director Youth – NE | Ibrahim Abba Umar |
| 95 | Zonal Director Youth – NC | Abdulfatai Yaya Seriki |
| 96 | Secretary Youth Mobilisation | Rinsola Abiola |
10. Women Mobilisation Directorate
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 97 | Director Women Mobilisation | Betta Chimaobim Edu |
| 98 | Deputy Director Women I | Iman Suleiman |
| 99 | Deputy Director Women II | Sen. Abiodun Olujimi |
| 100 | Deputy Director Women III | Sen. Binta Masi Garba |
| 101 | Secretary Women Mobilisation | APC National Women Leader |
11. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) & Sports Sector Mobilisation
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 102 | Director PWD Mobilisation | Mohammed Abba Isa |
| 103 | Deputy Director PWD | Bar. Ayuba Gufwan |
| 104 | Secretary PWD I | Tolu Bankole |
| 105 | Secretary PWD II | Misbahu Lawan Didi |
| 106 | Director Sport Sector Mobilisation | Shehu Dikko |
| 107 | Deputy Director Sport I | H.E. Philip Shaibu |
| 108 | Deputy Director Sport II | Joseph Yobo |
12. Sector Mobilisations (Extractive, Education, Manufacturing/MSME, Financial & Tech)
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 138 | Deputy Director Financial & Tech Services I | Folake Ani-Mumuni |
| 139 | Deputy Director Financial & Tech Services II | Adeyemi Daniel Adeboyejo |
| 140 | Secretary Financial & Tech Services | Paul Tsado Tswanya |
| 141 | Director Extractive Industry Sector | Dele Alake |
| 142 | Deputy Director Extractive I | Rt. Hon. Obongemen Ekperikpe Ekpo |
| 143 | Deputy Director Extractive II | Heineken Lokpobiri |
| 144 | Deputy Director Extractive III | Dr. Garba Shehu Matazu |
| 145 | Deputy Director Extractive IV | Sen. Magnus Abe |
| 146 | Secretary Extractive I | Hon. Sarki Adar |
| 147 | Secretary Extractive II | Olu Verheijen |
| 148 | Secretary Extractive III | Aisha Rimi |
| 149 | Director Education Sector | Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa |
| 150 | Deputy Director Education | Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad |
| 151 | Secretary Education | Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris |
| 152 | Director Manufacturing & MSME | Sen. John Owan Enoh |
| 153 | Deputy Director Manufacturing & MSME | Dr. Supo Olusi |
| 154 | Secretary Manufacturing & MSME | Dr. Charlse Odili |
13. Support Group Coordination
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 155 | Director Support Group Coordination | H.E. Silas Agara |
| 156 | Deputy Director Support Group I | Sen. Shehu Sani |
| 157 | Deputy Director Support Group II | Muri Ajaka |
| 158 | Secretary Support Group I | Tosin Adeyanju |
| 159 | Secretary Support Group II | Tosin Shoga |
| 160–171 | Zonal Coordinators & Secretaries (NW, NE, SS, SW, NC, SE) | Baffa Dan Agundi, Bello M. Goronyo, ALH. Uba Nana, Hon. Abdullahi Little, Hon. Temi Harriman, Rt. Hon. Ochieglegor Idagbo, Hon. Akinlade Abiodun Isaaq, Sola Olofin, Hon. Abdulraheem Olawuyi-Ajulo, Comrade Ogenyi Opkokwu, Sen. Osita Izunaso, Hon. Dr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha |
14. Faith-Based Mobilisation
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 172 | Director Faith-Based (Christian) | Rt. Rev. Stephen Tunde Victor Adegbite PhD |
| 173 | Deputy Director Faith-Based (Christian) | Archbishop John Praise Daniel |
| 174 | Secretary Faith-Based (Christian) I | Gloria Okobundu |
| 175 | Secretary Faith-Based (Christian) II | Ibrahim Bunu |
| 176 | Director Faith-Based (Muslim) | Sheikh Haliru Maraya |
| 177 | Deputy Director Faith-Based (Muslim) I | Sheikh Rilwan Aderemi Zogloo |
| 178 | Deputy Director Faith-Based (Muslim) II | Sheikh Abu Usman Amar |
| 179 | Secretary Faith-Based (Muslim) | Sheikh Muhammad Salisu Gumel |
15. Protocol, Labour Union Relations & Special Duties
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 180 | Director Protocol | Hannatu Musawa |
| 181 | Deputy Director Protocol | Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba |
| 182 | Secretary Protocol | Ronke Bello |
| 183 | Director Labour Union Relations | H.E. Nasir Idris |
| 184 | Deputy Director Labour I | Comrade Issa Aremu |
| 185 | Deputy Director Labour II | Yerma Shettima |
| 186 | Secretary Labour | Chima Amadi |
| 187 | Director Special Duties | Chief Ayiri Emami |
| 188 | Deputy Director Special Duties I | Liman Sani Kila |
| 189 | Deputy Director Special Duties II | Bibopere Ajube |
| 190 | Secretary Special Duties | Osoro Akpabio |
16. Stakeholders’ Mobilisation Directorate
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 192 | Director Stakeholders’ Mobilisation | H.E. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje |
| 193 | Deputy Director Stakeholders I | H.E. Douye Diri |
| 194 | Deputy Director Stakeholders II | Chief Reuben Clifford Wilson |
| 195 | Secretary Stakeholders I | Chief Mutiu Are |
| 196 | Secretary Stakeholders II | Hon. Sani Ismail Nguru |
| 197–208 | Zonal Coordinators & Secretaries (NW, NE, NC, SS, SE, SW) | Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, Abdullahi Mukhtar, H.E. Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Hon. Ali Baba, Sen. Sani Musa, H.E. Stephen Lawani, Dr. Samuel Ogbuke, Ntufam Hilliard Eta, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Prof. Chinedu Ochinawata, H.E. Babatunde Fashola, Sen. Teslim Folarin |
17. Community Support, Digital Operations, Grassroots & Welfare
| S/N |
Position |
Nominee |
| 209 | Director Community Support Mobilisation | Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri |
| 210–213 | Deputy Directors Community Support | Oluwajomiloju Fayose, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, John Viko Iyadah |
| 214–216 | Secretaries Community Support | Prof. Abdulaziz Ahmed Mashi, Chief Mrs. Justina Obadiah, Abubakar Abdullahi Maikano |
| 217 | Director Digital Operations Center (Situation Room) | Khalil Halilu |
| 218 | Secretary Digital Operations | Prof. Segun Aina |
| 219 | Director Grassroots Engagement & Mobilisation | Hon. Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu |
| 220 | Deputy Director Grassroots | Hon. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola |
| 221 | Director Welfare, Morale & Support | Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite |
| 222 | Deputy Director Welfare | Umaru Tanko Yakasai |
| 223 | Secretary Welfare | Princess Atika Ajana |
Note: Some additional members appear in longer category lists (Parliamentary Mobilisation, extended Contact & Stakeholders lists). The tables above contain every name clearly visible in the released documents.