RismadarVoice Reporters
November 11, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has reorganised its media and strategic communications structure, restricting authority to speak officially on behalf of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign to three designated officials.
The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the campaign council, Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the statement, the restructuring is intended to strengthen coordination, maintain consistency in public communication and ensure that information released on behalf of the campaign reflects its official position.
Under the new arrangement, the authorised officials are the campaign council’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
Alake will serve as the campaign’s official spokesperson, while Yari and Idris are also authorised to communicate on behalf of the council.
Gbajabiamila explained that the decision formed part of efforts to establish a more coordinated and disciplined communication system as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify.
He said individuals previously announced as campaign spokespersons would no longer exercise that responsibility independently but would become members of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.
The restructuring effectively centralises official campaign communication under the three designated officials, while retaining other media personnel within the broader directorate.
The council also directed radio and television stations to recognise the changes when seeking official representatives for interviews, discussions and other media engagements.
According to the statement, the campaign leadership will nominate appropriate individuals for media appearances whenever necessary.
The announcement comes as the APC expands its campaign activities and public engagement ahead of the 2027 general election.
The party recently unveiled its presidential campaign manifesto, titled From Reforms to Prosperity, outlining its policy priorities and proposals for a possible second term.
The new communication arrangement is expected to guide how the campaign presents its policies, responds to public concerns and communicates official decisions.
However, the directive applies specifically to individuals authorised to speak on behalf of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. It does not prohibit other party members or political figures from expressing personal opinions.
The council has urged media organisations and other stakeholders to take note of the revised structure when reporting official campaign positions.
