APC restricts 2027 campaign communication to Yari, Alake, Idris in media shake-up

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has overhauled its media and communications structure, restricting official campaign communication to three senior officials as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 presidential election.

Under the new arrangement, only the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, are authorised to speak on behalf of the council.

The development was announced in a statement issued by the Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Gbajabiamila said the restructuring was approved to ensure a more coordinated, disciplined and effective communication strategy for the campaign.

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Gbajabiamila said Alake would serve as the campaign’s official spokesperson, while Yari and Idris would also be empowered to address the public on behalf of the council.

He added: “All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.

“Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly. The campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary.”