Enugu APC Updates 2027 Campaign Council, Retains Mbah as Chairman

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of its Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, retaining Governor Peter Mbah as chairman while expanding its membership.

The party announced the update in a statement issued on Friday by its State Chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, and State Secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie.

According to the statement, the changes became necessary following expressions of interest from additional stakeholders across the state who indicated their readiness to join the campaign team.

The party said the expanded council would work towards securing electoral victories for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Mbah and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

“We are happy to welcome them on board as the party grows from strength to strength for a landslide victory come 2027,” the statement said.

An examination of the updated list shows that the council’s leadership structure remains unchanged, with additions mainly affecting its membership and some administrative positions.

The Campaign Council, which comprises 51 directorates, is chaired by Governor Mbah. The Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; APC Deputy National Chairman (South); Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; State APC Chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike; and Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, serve as vice chairmen.

The council’s Advisory Council includes former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former governor of old Anambra State Senator Jim Nwobodo, former military governor Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (rtd.), former Minister of Power Prof. Barth Nnaji, former Minister of Information Frank Nweke Jr., businessman Prince Arthur Eze and Senator Chuka Utazi. Former deputy governors Cecilia Ezeilo, Bishop Ralph Nwoye, Sunday Onyebuchi and Okechukwu Itanyi are also listed among its members.

Chief Charlie Mbah remains Director-General of the Campaign Council, while Dr Eric Oluedo serves as Secretary-General.

The council’s senatorial coordinators are Senator Osita Ngwu for Enugu West, Senator Ikeje Asogwa for Enugu North and Senator Kelvin Chukwu for Enugu East. Their respective deputy campaign directors-general are Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr Dan Shere and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye.

Barr. Steve Oruruo heads the Public Communication Committee and serves as campaign spokesperson. Dr Austin Okolie is the co-spokesperson, while Dr Malachy Agbo is the committee secretary.

The media and communication structure is also outlined in the updated list. Mazi Uche Anichukwu heads the Directorate of New Media and Strategic Communication, with Dr Collins Ogbu as secretary. Dan Nwomeh leads the Directorate of Mainstream Media, with Dr Reuben Onyishi as secretary.

Other appointments include Barr. Victor Udeh as Director of Administration and head of the Directorate of Election Planning and Monitoring. Dr Ben Nwoye and Arc. Uche Nwatu lead the Fundraising Committee as director and co-director respectively.

Former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (rtd.) chairs the Security Directorate, with former Inspector-General of Police Ogbono Onovo (rtd.) serving as secretary.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology heads the Directorate of Government Appointees Coordination, covering federal and state appointees, while Prof. Chidiebere Onyia serves as secretary. Former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odoh, heads the Directorate of Inter-Party Affairs.

The Women Mobilisation Directorate is led by APC State Woman Leader Mrs Esther Edeh, with APC South-East Woman Leader Dr Oby Ajih as co-director and Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development Mrs Ngozi Enih as secretary.

Senator Chuka Utazi heads the Directorate of Parliamentary Mobilisation, while former Deputy Minority Leader Hon. Toby Okechukwu serves as secretary. Senator Ben Collins Ndu leads the Contact and Mobilisation Directorate, supported by Barr. Peter Okonkwo as co-director and Mrs Lovelyn Obioma Nweze as secretary.

Other directorates cover welfare, event management, monitoring, works and venue, support groups, creativity and entertainment, and town unions coordination.

Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, heads the Directorate of Creativity and Entertainment, while Monday Diamond, General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency, leads its secretariat.

Chief Arinze Ogbodo heads the Town Unions Coordination Directorate, with Hon. Charles Chime overseeing its secretariat.

The updated council is expected to coordinate the party’s mobilisation and campaign activities across Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general elections.