APC Campaign Council Limits Official Spokespersons to Three Officials

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council restructured its Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications to tighten control over official messaging before the 2027 elections. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila announced that only three officials are now authorized to speak on behalf of the council: Director-General Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake, and Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris.

All other previously designated spokespersons have been reassigned as members of the directorate. The move follows a live television interview on Channels Television in which spokesperson Alwan Hassan attempted to demonstrate the functionality of Nigeria's 112 emergency number, but the calls failed to connect during the broadcast.

While Gbajabiamila did not explicitly link the restructuring to the failed demonstration, the council has directed media organizations to adhere to the new communication framework to ensure more disciplined public engagement.