# APC 2027 presidential campaign preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apc-2027-presidential-campaign-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-23T20:34:32.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated organizational preparations for the 2027 Nigerian general elections through the formation of a presidential campaign council. Initial appointments included Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, as Director of Mobilization for Faith-Based (Christians), and Dr. Mary Idele, the APC National Women Leader, as Secretary of the Women Mobilisation Directorate. The expansion of the council to 108 members has triggered significant political controversy. Senator Dino Melaye of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened legal action regarding the appointment of Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), as Deputy Director of Fundraising. Melaye argues that Adedeji’s role as a public revenue official creates a conflict of interest and violates public service regulations. He also criticized the council's structure and President Bola Tinubu’s decision to personally chair the body. Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) similarly faulted the inclusion of Adedeji and Taminu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office, stating their roles undermine the institutional neutrality required for managing national finances. Further criticism emerged from former campaign spokesman Denge Josef Onoh, who warned that the list marginalizes South-East stakeholders and is ‘heavily tainted by tribalism, personal interests, and extreme selfishness.’ Amidst these disputes, the APC has officially denied reports suggesting the party withdrew the membership list of the council for review. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka dismissed claims of a presidential order to purge the list as rumours, asserting that any formal updates would be communicated officially. ## Claims - Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, was appointed deputy director of fundraising for the APC campaign council. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The APC unveiled a 108-member presidential campaign council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Taminu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, was named treasurer of the APC campaign council. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The APC has dismissed reports that it withdrew the membership list of its 2027 presidential campaign council for review. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Dino Melaye threatened legal action to challenge Zacch Adedeji’s participation in the campaign council due to potential conflicts of interest. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Dino Melaye criticized President Bola Tinubu for personally chairing his own presidential campaign council. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The inclusion of Zacch Adedeji and Taminu Yakubu in the APC campaign council undermines the neutrality of their agencies. (single source) - Dino Melaye predicted the African Democratic Congress would defeat the APC in the 2027 general elections. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: APC denies withdrawing 2027 presidential campaign council list The APC has denied reports that it withdrew its 2027 presidential campaign council list, amid controversy over the inclusion of government officials like Zacch Adedeji and Taminu Yakubu. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apc-2027-campaign-council-inclusion-sparks-conflict-of-interest-claims ### 2026-08-23: APC appoints new mobilization directors for 2027 campaign The APC Presidential Campaign Council has appointed Bishop Stephen Adegbite and Dr. Mary Idele to lead faith-based and women's mobilization efforts for the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apc-appoints-new-mobilization-directors-for-2027-campaign --- Cite as: APC 2027 presidential campaign preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apc-2027-presidential-campaign-preparations