Atiku names Kashim-Ibrahim campaign chair, El-Rufai deputy

The presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as the chairman of his 2027 National Campaign Council. Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been designated as deputy chairman. In a statement released by Atiku's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, who also serves as the campaign council's Director of Strategic Communications, it was announced that Austin Akobundu will serve as Director-General and Campaign Manager.

The veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, will head the Media and Communications Directorate. Atiku stated that these appointments were part of a streamlined campaign team with six operational directorates and 30 directors, aimed at ensuring clear responsibilities, accountability, and effective coordination.