President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign has reportedly named Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as its campaign coordinator in Osun State, according to a revised list of the Presidential Campaign Council published on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

The reported appointment places Adeleke in a key campaign role ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite his political affiliation with the Accord Party rather than the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The revised campaign list also features several prominent political figures from different parties, including Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, who has reportedly been assigned responsibility for coordinating Tinubu’s campaign in Rivers State and the FCT.

The appointments reflect the campaign’s reported effort to bring influential political figures into its mobilisation structure ahead of the next presidential election.

Adeleke’s Reported Role in Tinubu’s Campaign

According to the revised list reported by Politics Nigeria, Adeleke has been designated as the campaign coordinator for Osun State.

The development is notable because Adeleke secured his re-election as governor on the Accord Party platform, while Tinubu is seeking another presidential term under the APC.

Adeleke’s reported inclusion in the campaign structure signals a political relationship that extends beyond the boundaries of their respective party affiliations.

However, the reported appointment does not, by itself, establish that Adeleke has defected to the APC. His party membership and his willingness to support Tinubu’s re-election are separate political questions.

The precise scope of his responsibilities, including how he will coordinate with APC leaders and other political stakeholders in Osun, will depend on the campaign’s final organisational arrangements.

Wike Also Named Campaign Coordinator

The revised list reportedly assigns Wike the responsibility of coordinating Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory.

Wike, a prominent political figure associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has maintained support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition despite his political background outside the APC.

His reported role, like Adeleke’s, highlights the participation of politicians whose affiliations are not limited to the ruling party.

The development suggests that the campaign structure is seeking to draw on political networks and influence across different states and party backgrounds.

Other Prominent Figures in the Revised Campaign Council

The revised list includes several serving governors, ministers, legislators and political stakeholders assigned to different responsibilities.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly been named Director of Finance, while Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji are expected to coordinate fundraising.

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has been assigned a stakeholder mobilisation role, while former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola is reportedly responsible for stakeholder mobilisation in the South-West.

Minister of Works David Umahi has also been named Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure and Sensitisation, while Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo features in the media and communications team.

Senator Abdulaziz Yari reportedly retains the position of Director-General of the campaign council, with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma serving as secretary.

The appointments form part of a broader campaign structure designed to coordinate political mobilisation, communications, fundraising and election planning ahead of 2027. <Cite refs={[“turn176183view0″,”turn339512search3”]}/>

Campaign Council Inauguration Scheduled for Abuja

The revised list reportedly announced the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The inauguration is expected to provide an opportunity for the campaign to formalise its structure and clarify the responsibilities assigned to its members.

The composition of the council has attracted attention following earlier discussions about its membership and the inclusion of political figures from different backgrounds.

The revised list represents another stage in preparations for the 2027 presidential election, although campaign activities and organisational appointments should be distinguished from the formal electoral process conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

What the Reported Appointment Means for Osun Politics

Adeleke’s reported designation could attract particular attention in Osun State, where political alignments and relationships between state and federal leaders remain important issues.

His role, if confirmed and implemented as reported, would place him in the position of coordinating support for a presidential candidate from a different political party.

Such cross-party cooperation is not the same as a formal merger or defection. Nigerian politicians can support candidates across party lines while retaining their existing political affiliations.

The development may therefore generate further discussion about the relationship between Adeleke’s administration, the Accord Party and the APC-led Federal Government.

Nevertheless, the practical implications will depend on the governor’s public confirmation, the campaign’s official arrangements and how the reported role is carried out.

President Tinubu’s reported decision to name Governor Ademola Adeleke as the Osun State coordinator for his 2027 re-election campaign marks a notable development in the emerging political alignments ahead of the next general elections.

The revised campaign list also reportedly assigns key responsibilities to Nyesom Wike and other political figures across different states and sectors.

While Adeleke’s reported role is significant because he belongs to the Accord Party, it should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of a defection to the APC.

Further clarification from the campaign council and the governor would help establish the final details of the appointment and its implications for political cooperation ahead of 2027.

By Joseph Iyaji

Akahi News