The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially published an expanded iteration of its campaign council as political alignments gather momentum for the upcoming electoral cycle. Announced via a joint statement issued on Friday by the party's State Chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, and the State Secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, the review was necessitated by an influx of prominent political figures eager to join the machinery. This coalition aims to secure electoral success for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah, and other party flagbearers in the 2027 general elections.
What changes were made to the core leadership structure?
A detailed review of the updated document confirms that the principal leadership of the campaign organization remains intact, with structural adjustments primarily reflecting new additions to the membership roster and minor administrative reassignments across various directorates.
The extensive council operates across 51 distinct directorates and continues to be headed by Governor Peter Mbah as Chairman. Supporting him as Vice Chairmen are Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai; APC Deputy National Chairman (South); Enugu State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; Dr. Martin Chukwunweike; and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia.
Who constitutes the advisory and senatorial leadership?
An auxiliary Advisory Council features esteemed regional elder statesmen and technocrats, including former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former Anambra State Governor Senator Jim Nwobodo, former military governor Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (Rtd.), former Minister of Power Prof. Barth Nnaji, former Minister of Information Frank Nweke Jr., and business tycoon Prince Arthur Eze, alongside several former deputy governors and federal lawmakers.
Operational supervision at the senatorial district level is spearheaded by Senator Osita Ngwu for Enugu West, Senator Ikeje Asogwa for Enugu North, and Senator Kelvin Chukwu for Enugu East. They are assisted by veteran politicians Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr. Dan Shere, and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye as Deputy Campaign Directors-General.
How are the specialized directorates organized?
The communications machinery is anchored by Barr. Steve Oruruo as the Campaign Spokesperson and Director of Public Communication. Strategic media operations are split between the New Media and Mainstream Media directorates, managed respectively by Mazi Uche Anichukwu and Dan Nwomeh.
Security operations are placed under the supervision of former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (Rtd.), working alongside former Inspector-General of Police Ogbono Onovo (Rtd.) as Secretary. Other key operational heads include Barr. Victor Udeh for Administration and Election Planning, Dame Ugochi Madueke for Welfare, and Nollywood celebrity Rachael Okonkwo, who directs the Creativity and Entertainment Directorate.
Party executives expressed optimism that the broadened coalition will consolidate the political standing of the ruling platform within the state, fostering grassroots mobilization and sweeping support across all geopolitical zones.