The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has streamlined its media and communications operations, designating Abdulaziz Yari, Lai Mohammed Alake, and Mohammed Idris as the only authorised spokespersons for the presidential campaign. The move is aimed at ensuring message discipline, strengthening coordination, and presenting a unified campaign narrative ahead of key political engagements
Under the new arrangement, only the campaign’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, are authorised to speak on behalf of the Council.
The changes were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the campaign council, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The statement said the reorganisation was intended to ensure “more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement”.
It also directed all previously announced spokespersons to relinquish their positions and become members of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.
“All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members,” the statement said.
The Council also advised radio and television stations to take note of the changes, adding that it would delegate appropriate representatives for media appearances when necessary.
“The campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary,” it added.
The reorganisation effectively centralises the campaign’s public communication in the hands of three designated officials.
