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The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports that it withdrew the list of members of its 2027 presidential campaign council for review.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the reports as rumours, stressing that any amendment to the council’s composition would be formally communicated by the party.
Morka made the clarification on Tuesday morning while reacting to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following concerns over the inclusion of some individuals and the omission of prominent party members.
“Rumours are not news. When people are carrying rumours, that is not news. There is fake news, and there is real news,” Morka said.
He added, “Nobody will give any list at the moment. But if there is any reason to update it, it would be announced properly.”
The APC had unveiled the campaign council on Saturday, naming President Bola Tinubu as chairman, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, were appointed vice-chairmen.
Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, was named Director-General of the council, while Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, was appointed secretary.
The composition of the council has since generated reactions, particularly over the inclusion of some serving public officials and individuals who have faced corruption-related allegations.
Those listed as members include former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu; former Chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund board, Ngozi Olejeme; Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji; and Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu.
Reports emerged on Monday that the list was being reviewed amid concerns over some of the names included and the omission of certain prominent party members.
However, Morka said he was not in a position to respond to complaints by party members regarding those left out of the council.
The controversy has also attracted criticism from opposition figures. Former New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, questioned the inclusion of senior public officials in the campaign structure, while former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, threatened legal action over Adedeji’s appointment.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, who were both listed on the council, described their appointments as a call to higher service and pledged that ongoing security operations and reforms would continue without interruption.
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