BREAKING: Atiku names Akobundu Director-General of ADC Campaign Council
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu as Director-General of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, said on Thursday that Akobundu’s responsibilities…
The presidential contender for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has announced the appointment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman of the party's Presidential Campaign Council in preparation for the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who is currently detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was announced alongside other members of the campaign council endorsed by Atiku.
He will operate under Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, who has been designated as the Chairman of the council, while Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu will assume the role of Director-General and Campaign Manager. El-Rufai's responsibility within the council's structure will involve high-level political coordination and interaction with significant stakeholders nationwide.
The selection of El-Rufai took place while he continues to be held in custody at the ICPC for ongoing investigation and associated legal proceedings. Additionally, El-Rufai is currently involved in other legal matters, including a dispute filed by the Department of State Services concerning allegations connected to the monitoring of communications pertaining to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
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