2027: APC Campaign Council Reshuffles Youth and Women Mobilisation Teams

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: APC Campaign Council Reshuffles Youth and Women Mobilisation Teams

The PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has reorganised its leadership and created a directorate for stage organisation and management. Council secretary and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma announced Farouk Aliyu as its director, with Adejare Bello as co-director. Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande will lead youth mobilisation, with Dayo Israel as deputy; Mary Aille Idele will lead women’s mobilisation, with Betta Edu as deputy and Imaan Suleman as secretary. The appointments are intended to improve coordination and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

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