The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has officially constituted its Presidential Campaign Council to coordinate political activities, stakeholder engagement, and voter mobilisation across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The extensive campaign apparatus brings together a broad coalition of former governors, serving lawmakers, administrative veterans, and party leaders from all three senatorial districts.
What are the key leadership appointments in the council?
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will serve as the chairman of the Kogi State Presidential Campaign Council. Former governors Yahaya Bello and Captain Idris Wada (Rtd), alongside Arc. Yomi Awoniyi and Chief Edward Onoja, have been designated as patrons. Meanwhile, Senator Smart Adeyemi has been named the Director-General of the campaign, and Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo takes on the role of Coordinating Director for Strategic Communication.
To ensure balanced regional representation and administrative efficiency, Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Oyibo Salifu and Engr. Aliyu Ezzu Momoh were appointed as vice chairmen. Furthermore, Ambassador Abubakar Sanusi Gamji, Senator Attai Aidoko, and Rt. Hon. Alfa Imam will oversee coordination as vice chairmen for Kogi Central, East, and West, respectively.
How is the operational structure organised?
The campaign machinery encompasses numerous specialized directorates designed to handle distinct facets of election planning and execution. Senator Sunday Steve Karimi has been designated as Director-General of Parliamentary Mobilisation, while Comrade Majeed Dahiru assumes the role of State Presidential Campaign Spokesman. Ismail Isah will function as Deputy Coordinating Director for Media and Strategic Communication, and Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd) takes charge of the Security and Intelligence Directorate.
Additional primary appointments feature Abdulaziz Idris King as Director- General of Election Planning, Suberu Adagu as Director-General of Administration, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf as Director of Stakeholder Mobilisation, and Yakubu Yusuf Okala as Director of Logistics and Operations. Asiwaju Asiru Idris has been assigned the position of Director of Finance and Treasurer, Princess Atika Ajanah will direct Fundraising, Barrister James Fabola will manage the Legal Directorate, and Hajiya Ramatu Tijani Aliyu will oversee Policy and Manifesto Development.
The council also incorporates various sectoral divisions spanning youth mobilisation, women engagement, diaspora affairs, support groups, religious organisations, protocol, labour relations, medical services, and sports. By unifying diverse political actors and community leaders, the ruling party aims to build a formidable platform to prosecute a successful presidential campaign in the state.