APC Names Yari, Alake, 1 Other as Only Official Campaign Spokespersons Ahead of 2027 Election

• The ruling APC Presidential Campaign Council approved a sweeping change to who can speak on its behalf publicly
• Chief of Staff (CoS) Femi Gbajabiamila announced the reorganisation in a statement issued and seen by Legit.ng
• Radio and television stations were formally advised to take note of the new communications structure and comply with the changes ahead of the 2027 elections

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FCT, Abuja - The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has trimmed its list of authorised spokespersons to just three officials, ordering all others previously named in that capacity to fold into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as ordinary members.

Legit.ng reports that Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the Council, announced the shake-up on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in a statement titled "Reorganisation of Media and Communications Structure."

Who can now speak for APC-PCC?

Under the new arrangement, only three people are permitted to address the public on behalf of the campaign. These are the Council's Director General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who takes the title of official Spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris.

Gbajabiamila said the reorganisation was driven by a desire to ensure "more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement." Any person previously announced as a spokesperson for the campaign will no longer carry that mandate and must instead serve as a member within the media directorate.

APC tightens campaign media control

The statement extended its reach beyond internal campaign structures, directly addressing media organisations. Radio and television stations were advised "to take note of these changes and act accordingly," a signal that the council intends to hold broadcasters accountable for who they platform as campaign representatives.

On the question of other figures appearing on behalf of the campaign, the statement left some room for flexibility, noting that "the campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary."

The reorganisation signals a tightening of message control within the APC's campaign apparatus ahead of the 2027 elections, with leadership moving to centralise communications under a small, clearly defined group of voices.

Read the full statement by the APC Presidential Campaign Council in its X post below:

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