Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has announced the unveiling of his campaign council for the 2027 general election. This development was made public through a statement released by his Special Adviser, Media and Digital Communication, Anthony Ehilebo. The council's formation is a significant step towards the APM's quest for the presidency in the upcoming election.
The campaign council, led by Felix Hyat as Director General, is expected to drive the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation's efforts to secure victory for the APM in the 2027 presidential election. Hyat, a former Minister of State for Aviation and former chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), brings extensive experience in public service and a wide political network to the role.
The campaign council comprises other notable appointments, including Hajia Inna Ciroma as Deputy Director-General (Administration) and Anthony Aziegbemi as Deputy Director-General (Operations). Richard Ihediwa has been appointed as Director, Strategic Communications, among other positions. These appointments aim to strengthen the campaign's organisation and engagement across Nigeria.
According to Makinde, the appointments bring together a wealth of experience in political strategy, administration, and mobilisation. The combination of Hyat's decades of public service, Ciroma's and Aziegbemi's experience, is expected to enhance the campaign's effectiveness nationwide.
The campaign leadership, under Hyat's direction, will work closely with the APM's National Leader and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, and other party leaders to build a coordinated national campaign. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a unified and effective campaign strategy.
The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation's goal is to take the "Reset Nigeria" message to Nigerians and secure victory for the APM in the 2027 presidential election. With the unveiling of the campaign council, the APM is set to intensify its campaign efforts across the country.
As the 2027 general election approaches, political activities are expected to gain momentum. The APM's move to unveil its campaign council and appoint key officials is a significant step in its bid to win the presidency. The effectiveness of this campaign strategy and the leadership of Felix Hyat will be closely watched in the coming months.
Key points
- Seyi Makinde unveils campaign council for 2027 election, appointing Felix Hyat as Director General.
- The campaign council aims to drive the APM's efforts to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election.
- The appointments bring together extensive experience in political strategy, administration, and mobilisation.
