Ondo APC Forms 228-Member Presidential Campaign Council, Names Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Chairman
Ondo APC has created a 228‑member Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.
In Brief
- •Ondo APC has created a 228‑member Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.
- •Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was appointed as the council’s chairman.
- •The council includes senior officials such as Deputy Governor Dr. Olaide Adelami, Assembly Speaker Mr. Olamide Oladiji, and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
- •The council aims to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election and other APC candidates in Ondo.
Why It Matters
The establishment of a large, structured campaign council signals the APC’s intent to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections. By bringing together senior party leaders, former governors, and grassroots mobilisers, the council seeks to strengthen organisational capacity and voter outreach across Ondo State’s 18 local government areas. This move could influence voter turnout and the party’s electoral performance in a key state.
Key Details
- Council Size
- 228 members
- Chairman
- Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
- Purpose
- Mobilization for 2027 elections
- Target Candidates
- President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates
- Constituted On
- 2026-10-05
Context & Background
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is Nigeria’s ruling party, and Ondo State is a significant political battleground. The council’s formation reflects the party’s strategy to strengthen grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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