Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General of Administration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, issued a statement on Wednesday. The council reorganised its Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications. The move restricted official speaking rights to three persons.
The statement explained the purpose of the change. “To ensure more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has made some changes to the structure of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications,” Gbajabiamila said.
Under the new structure, only Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the campaign Director-General, Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals serving as official spokesperson, and Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, received authorisation to speak for the council.
Gbajabiamila directed that all persons earlier named in spokesperson roles must join the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as ordinary members. He stated that the previous arrangement would no longer apply.
The council further advised media houses to comply. “Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly. The campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary,” the statement added.
The announcement took effect immediately. It aimed to streamline public communication ahead of the 2027 elections.
