2027: Ondo APC Names Aiyedatiwa Head of Tinubu Campaign Council

The All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has constituted a 228-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa nominated as its chairman.

 

The council's formation was announced in a statement signed by the state APC Chairman, Mr Kolawole Babatunde, and made available to journalists in Akure on Monday.

 

According to the statement, the council was set up to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid and for other APC candidates in the state.

 

The statement said membership cuts across serving and former political office holders, federal and state government officials, lawmakers, party leaders, traditional and community stakeholders, women and youth leaders, and grassroots mobilisers.

 

Among those listed are the Deputy Governor, Dr Olaide Adelami; the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji; and the three ministers from the state: Prof. Taiwo Oyedele (Finance), Mr Bunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior) and Mr Ayodele Olawamide (Youth).

 

"Also on the council are former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko, former Deputy Gov. Lasisi Oluboyo, all the serving Senators, members of the House of Representatives, commissioners and state Assembly members," the statement said

 

The statement also named the officials who will run the council's day-to-day affairs.

 

"Dr Victor Olabimtan is the Director-General, Mr Olumuyiwa Adu is Deputy Director-General, while Mr Ola Oguntimehin is the Secretary."

 

Explaining the purpose of the council, the party said: "Constitution of the council is aimed at bringing together experienced leaders and grassroots mobilisers to strengthen APC's structures across the state ahead of the 2027 elections.

 

"The development is expected to further unite APC stakeholders and supporters across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State towards a successful electioneering campaign."