The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of its Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, adding new members while retaining the existing leadership structure.
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In a statement issued on Friday, the State Chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, and the State Secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, said the changes became necessary following requests from more stakeholders across the state to join the campaign team.
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They said the new members would work with the party to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
The party leadership welcomed the additions, expressing confidence that the expanded council would strengthen its preparations for the polls.
A review of the updated list showed that the council’s leadership remained unchanged, with most of the adjustments involving additional members and minor administrative changes.
The Campaign Council has 51 directorates and is chaired by Governor Peter Mbah. The Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; APC Deputy National Chairman (South); Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; party chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike; and Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, serve as vice chairmen.
An Advisory Council also forms part of the campaign structure. Its members include former Senate President Ken Nnamani; former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo; retired Rear Admiral Allison Madueke, a former military governor of old Anambra State and former Chief of the Naval Staff; former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji; and former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jr., who contested the 2023 governorship election in Enugu State under the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
Other members include businessman Prince Arthur Eze, Senator Chuka Utazi and former deputy governors Cecilia Ezeilo, Bishop Ralph Nwoye, Dr Sunday Onyebuchi and Chief Okechukwu Itanyi, among other prominent figures.
Chief Charlie Mbah remains the Director-General of the council, while Dr Eric Oluedo serves as Secretary-General.
The council’s senatorial coordinators are Senator Osita Ngwu for Enugu West, Senator Ikeje Asogwa for Enugu North and Senator Kelvin Chukwu for Enugu East.
Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr Dan Shere and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye have been named deputy campaign directors-general for Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu West senatorial districts, respectively.
Barr. Steve Oruruo is the campaign spokesperson and Director of the Public Communication Committee. Dr Austin Okolie is the co-spokesperson, while Dr Malachy Agbo serves as secretary.
The Directorate of New Media and Strategic Communication is headed by Mazi Uche Anichukwu, while Dan Nwomeh leads the Mainstream Media Directorate. Both are members of the governor’s media team. Dr Collins Ogbu and Dr Reuben Onyishi serve as secretaries of the respective directorates.
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