The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released a 256-member State Campaign Council list, with the former State governor and Senator Representing Edo North, Senator Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as Chairman.
In a statement, the Acting State Chairman of the party, Mr Jarrett Tenebe said that Senator Matthew Urhoghide will be the Campaign Council Director-General (DG), and Hon. Joe Ugheoke, Campaign Council Secretary.
The statement which was signed by the Director of Publicity, APC campaign council, Orobosa Omo Ojo, said additional notable appointments include Hon. P. Akpatason as Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Operations and Arc. Mike Onolememen as Deputy Director-General (DDG) of Administration. Chief Lucky Imasuen, Hon. Odi Okogie, Hon. Abu Lawani have been designated as Coordinators for Edo South, Edo Central, and Edo North, respectively.
The Campaign Council he said also has Barr. Bisi Idaomi as Director of Administration, Hon. John Osakue as Director of Operations, and Hon. Samson Osagie as Director of Contacts.
Dr. Ernest Umakhihe will oversee financial matters as Director of Finance, Hon. Orobosa Omo Ojo as Director publicity and Hon. Kazeem Afegbua handling media relations.
Strengthening the campaign’s logistics and mobilization efforts, Tenebe said Hon. Theo Okoh has been appointed Director of Groups, and Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon will serve as Director of Logistics.
Hon. Razak Bello-Osagie will oversee Events and Venues, while Dr. West Idahosa will act as Director of Legal Affairs. Hon. Patrick Ikhariale will lead mobilization efforts, and General Alfred Ilogho will be responsible for conventional security.
Hon. Francis Okoyo is Director of Diaspora, Mr. Gideon Ikhine is Director of Strategy, Hon. Itohan Edokpolor is Director of Women and Market Traders, Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele is Director of Professionals, Hon. Rich Lamai is Director of Civil Society, Hon. Joe Ikpea is Director of Artisans.
Mr. John Mayaki is Director of New Media, Hon. Theo Afuda, Director of the Situation Room, and Hon. Grace Musa is Director of Special Duties. Hon. Gabriel Iduseri is Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Ekunwen Nosa is Director of Medical, and Hon. Nosa Osahon is Director of Inter-Party Relations.
There are also Campaign Council Coordinators of three persona for each of the 18 Local Government areas that make up the state, tbe APC chairman added.
Although the inauguration date for the 256-member Campaign Council has not yet been set, Tenebe said, “the composition of the council reflects a meticulous effort to ensure comprehensive representation of APC’s diverse and dedicated members.”
