The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council of Atiku Abubakar has announced plans to expand its campaign structure with additional appointments, saying more Nigerians will be brought into the organisation as preparations continue ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The campaign council disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, following the release of its first list of officials.
Shaibu explained that the initial list was only part of the wider structure, adding that consultations were still ongoing and more responsibilities would be assigned as the campaign expands nationwide.
“The campaign is still evolving. Consultations are continuing, and further responsibilities will be assigned as the structure expands across the country,” the statement said.
The spokesperson assured supporters who were not included in the first announcement that their contributions and commitment over the years had not been overlooked.
“To those who may feel disappointed that their names have not appeared yet, we ask for patience and understanding. No one should believe that years of commitment and sacrifice have been forgotten,” Shaibu stated.
He added that the campaign would continue to rely on party members, experienced political leaders, professionals, young Nigerians and other supporters willing to participate in the process.
The council also announced plans to unveil zonal and state-level structures, additional senior appointments, and further layers of organisation extending to wards and polling units across the country.
The development follows the unveiling of Atiku’s Presidential Campaign Council, where Kashim Ibrahim-Imam was named chairman, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman, and Senator Austin Akobundu as Director-General and Campaign Manager.
Other appointments included former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, listed as Atiku’s running mate; Dele Momodu as Deputy Director-General of Media and Communications; and Dino Melaye as Deputy Director-General of Contact and Mobilisation.
However, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, later rejected his inclusion in the council’s Policy Team, saying he was not consulted before his name was announced.
The campaign council said it was also developing policy plans addressing issues such as the cost of living, food security, agriculture, security, energy, job creation, industrialisation, education, healthcare, infrastructure, housing and governance.
It added that technology, innovation, social protection, environmental issues and human capital development would also form part of its policy focus.
