Breaking: APC Unveils 2026 Campaign Council in Odeda, Names Key Political Leaders to Strategic Positions

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State has unveiled its 2026 campaign council and committee leadership, bringing prominent political figures and stakeholders into strategic positions ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The appointments, which span campaign coordination, political reconciliation, grassroots mobilisation, finance, security, media and publicity, youth engagement and other critical areas, are aimed at strengthening the party’s organisational structure and coordinating its campaign activities across the local government.

Chief Yemi Sanusi will serve as Chairman of the Odeda Local Government Campaign Council, while Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS) was named Deputy Director-General of the Ogun State Campaign Council for Ogun Central. Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu will serve as Vice Director-General (Political), while Senator Gbenga Obadara will chair the Reconciliation Committee.

Other prominent appointments include Rt. Hon. Olumide Osoba as Director, Ogun Central; Rt. Hon. Daisi Elemide as State Constituency Coordinator (Central); Hon.r Lanre Majekodunmi as Deputy State Constituency Coordinator; and Hon. Akindele Musiliu A. as Assistant State Constituency Coordinator.

At the local government level, Dr Adeyemo W. Folashade, Chairman of Odeda Local Government, has been appointed Chairman of the Campaign Committee. Hon. Semiu Bola Lawal will serve as Co-Chairman I, while Hon. Musulumi Saka, Chairman of the APC in Odeda, will serve as Co-Chairman II. Dr Tomi Coker and Hon. Bayo Olayemi Sanusi were named advisers, with Hon. Oyekunle Adebayo appointed Secretary of the Campaign Council.

In a move that places emphasis on campaign planning, grassroots outreach and stakeholder engagement, the party also announced chairpersons for 12 specialised committees.

Hon. Dr Adebimpe Fatai will head the Logistics, Planning and Strategy Committee, while Hon. Adenekan Nureni Akanbi will lead Contact and Mobilisation. Hon. Ogunsiji Bolaji was appointed Chairman of Finance and Budget, with Hon. Timothy Odedina taking charge of Youth and Student Engagement and Mobilisation.

Other appointments include Hon. Wale Famuyiwa as Chairman of Traditional, Inter-Ethnic and Religious Affairs; Hon. Adewusi Olusola as Chairman of Security; and Hon. Oyekunle Yinka as Chairman of Advance, Protocol and Events.

Alhaja Lawal Muinat will lead the Women Engagement Committee, while Dr Tomi Coker will oversee Medical. Hon. Rotimi Adeyemi was named Chairman of Media and Publicity, Hon. Adebayo Olasheu will head Welfare and Entertainment, and Hon. Adeogun Jelili will lead the Political Support Group. i

The committee structure brings together portfolios covering operational planning, funding, public communication, community relations, security and the welfare of campaign personnel, alongside dedicated channels for engaging young people, students and women.

Focus on grassroots mobilisation

With the campaign council and committee chairpersons now designated, the APC’s Odeda structure is positioned to coordinate activities across its various campaign portfolios and strengthen engagement with party members and other stakeholders ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle.

The appointments place political coordination and reconciliation alongside grassroots mobilisation and public communication, key areas that will shape the party’s campaign organisation as preparations for the elections continue.

Further details on the council’s inauguration, campaign timetable and specific mobilisation plans were not included in the announcement.