APC campaign council restructures media directorate, restricts official spokespersons to three

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has restructured its media and communications team, restricting official public communication on behalf of the campaign to three designated officials.

According to the new arrangement, the Director-General of the Council, Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, are the only officials authorised to speak on behalf of the campaign.

The Chief of Staff to the President and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, announced the new development in a statement he personally signed.

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The campaign council said the reorganisation was aimed at ensuring more cohesive, disciplined and effective public engagement.

According to the statement, all persons previously announced as spokespersons for the campaign will henceforth become members of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.

The council also advised radio and television stations to take note of the changes and ensure compliance with the revised communication structure.

It added that the campaign would designate appropriate representatives to participate in media appearances whenever necessary.