Tinubu as chairman, Yari as DG: Presidency releases full APC Presidential Campaign Council for 2027

The Presidency has released the membership of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu named Chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as Vice Chairman, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced on Saturday.

Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari was appointed Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma will serve as Secretary. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Governor Mai Mala Buni were named Deputy Directors-General.

According to Tribune, the council’s advisory body includes Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Segun Osoba, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Florence Ita Giwa. James Faleke returns as Deputy Director-General for Election Planning. The presidential election is scheduled for January 2027 per INEC’s timetable.