The provided information outlines the developments related to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its preparations for the upcoming governorship election in Kogi State. Here are the key points:
New Council Formation: The National Working Committee of the APC has released a fresh list of a 191-member council that will be responsible for driving the national governorship campaign for the upcoming election in Kogi State, scheduled for November 11.
Denial of Earlier Documents: Prior to this, the party had denied the authenticity of documents that were circulating earlier. These earlier documents contained names of individuals assigned to campaign councils for states including Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi.
New Leadership: According to the new document, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has been appointed as the chairman of the Kogi campaign council. He will be supported by Governors Mohammed Bago of Niger and Sani Uba of Kaduna, who are co-chairmen of the campaign council.
Prominent Members: The 191-member campaign council for Kogi State includes notable figures such as the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; the incumbent governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; Minister of Works, David Umahi; and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
The formation of this council signifies the party’s organizational efforts and strategies for the upcoming governorship campaign in Kogi State. The involvement of prominent members from within the party suggests a concerted effort to mobilize support and resources for the election.