Makinde Names Former Minister Felix Hyat as Campaign Director‑General Ahead of 2027 Elections
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed former Minister of Aviation Felix Hyat as director‑general of the Makinde‑Duara Campaign Organisation.
In Brief
- •Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed former Minister of Aviation Felix Hyat as director‑general of the Makinde‑Duara Campaign Organisation.
- •Hyat will lead the National Campaign Management Committee for the 2027 general elections, working with deputy DGs Inna Ciroma and Anthony Aziegbemi.
- •The appointments aim to leverage the trio’s public‑service experience and political networks to advance the campaign’s “Reset Nigeria” agenda.
- •Additional campaign directors include Mark Jacob (Legal & Compliance), Richard Ihediwa (Strategic Communications) and Suleiman Kankia (Security & Intelligence).
Why It Matters
The appointment of Felix Hyat, a former Minister of Aviation, signals a strategic move by Governor Seyi Makinde to strengthen the Allied People’s Movement’s organisational capacity ahead of the 2027 general elections. By bringing in seasoned political operatives with extensive networks, the campaign seeks to broaden its reach and reinforce its “Reset Nigeria” platform, potentially reshaping voter engagement across the country. The inclusion of directors for legal, communications, and security underscores the campaign’s intent to build a robust, compliant, and secure operational framework, which could influence the conduct and perception of the forthcoming electoral process.
Key Details
- Campaign DG
- Felix Hyat
- Deputy DGs
- Inna Ciroma, Anthony Aziegbemi
- Election Year
- 2027
- Campaign Focus
- Reset Nigeria agenda
- Legal & Compliance Director
- Mark Jacob
Context & Background
The appointment comes as the Allied People’s Movement prepares for the 2027 general elections, with the campaign emphasizing a reset of national governance.
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