APC Picks Accord Party’s Adeleke to Coordinate Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign in Osun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state.

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Adeleke’s appointment is contained in a revised list of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of its inauguration scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was also named coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT.

The revised list names Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji will coordinate fundraising for the campaign.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu was appointed Deputy Director-General for South II, while Minister of Works David Umahi will serve as Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation.

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule was named South-South Deputy Coordinator for State Assemblies Mobilisation.

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje will serve as Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation, while former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola will coordinate stakeholder mobilisation in the South-West.

Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was listed among the campaign council advisers, alongside Obafemi George, who will advise on media matters.

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was appointed Deputy Director for Sports Sector Mobilisation, while businessman Ayiri Emami will serve as Director of Special Duties.

Senator Abdulaziz Yari retains his position as Director-General of the campaign council, with Senator Adams Oshiomhole as Deputy Director-General for Mobilisation and Femi Gbajabiamila as Deputy Director-General for Administration.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma also retains his position as secretary of the council, while APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman were named deputy secretary and assistant secretary, respectively.

Dele Alake remains the campaign council’s spokesman, while James Faleke will oversee election planning, coordination and monitoring as Deputy Director-General.