2027: El-Rufai, Akobundu, Oyegun, others to lead Atiku’s campaign

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has unveiled the leadership structure of his 2027 National Campaign Council. Kashim Ibrahim-Imam has been appointed as Chairman, with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman, according to Ripples Nigeria and Punch.

Senator Austin Akobundu has been named Director-General and Campaign Manager, while veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu will serve as Deputy Director-General of the Media and Communications Directorate. Atiku's campaign council has been structured as a lean organisation with six operational directorates and 30 directors, designed to ensure clear responsibilities, accountability, and effective coordination.

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has denied being part of Atiku's policy team, stating he was not consulted and did not give his consent to have his name published. Moghalu had quit partisan politics in Nigeria in 2022, as reported by Punch Nigeria. Atiku has contested Nigeria's presidential elections multiple times, beginning with the 2007 general election, after serving as vice-president from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, according to Premium Times.

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