{
  "id": 3408442,
  "title": "Adjustments over campaign council not failure of consultation – APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/adjustments-over-campaign-council-not-failure-of-consultation-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T02:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/adjustments-over-campaign-council-not-failure-of-consultation-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman Abimbola Tooki clarified that recent adjustments to the presidential campaign council should not be seen as a sign of the party's failure to consult. Tooki emphasized that the adjustments are a strength, as they show humankind's capacity to modify and improve upon initial choices when necessary.\n\nThe makeup of the 2027 campaign council was shaped by extensive consultations among party leaders, according to Tooki. He stressed that the members were not imposed by a single individual but resulted from a consensus. The list was developed after thorough deliberation to ensure representation from diverse segments of the party, he added.\n\nToki defended the inclusion of high-ranking government officials and other political appointees in the campaign structure. He argued that these individuals were already members of the APC before their appointments and thus should not be viewed as outsiders. He also pointed out that political appointees have a vested interest in explaining the administration's policies to voters, making their participation in the campaign council essential.\n\nConcerns were raised about the potential for government officials to exploit their positions for personal gain during the election campaign. However, Tooki refuted these claims, pointing out that government resources cannot be used to finance partisan activities as the APC is funded primarily by its 12 million members through annual dues. He also clarified that allegations of wrongdoing should not automatically disqualify someone from participating in the party's activities, as only courts of competent jurisdiction can convict individuals.\n\nIn conclusion, Tooki emphasized that the adjustments made to the campaign council reflect the party's commitment to inclusivity and representation. He firmly rejected any notion of a failure in consultation, stating that the process was comprehensive and thorough.",
  "summary": "Media Adviser to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abimbola Tooki has explained that concerns and subsequent adjustments to the APC Presidential Campaign Council membership should not be interpreted as evidence of a failure of consultation on the part of the party. “I won’t call it a failure. It’s actually a strength. Because when […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "APC campaign council: Reps slam inclusion of defence minister, budget office DG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/apc-campaign-council-reps-slam-inclusion-of-defence-minister-budget",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:36:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}