The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Governor Peter Mbah appointed as chairman of the campaign structure comprising 51 directorates.
The council, announced on Monday, features prominent political figures, former public office holders and party stakeholders in advisory positions, while several others have been assigned responsibilities across various directorates.
The Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; the APC Deputy National Chairman (South); Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; and the state party chairman, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, will serve as vice chairmen of the council.
According to the list signed by Chukwunweike and the state party secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, Chief Charlie Mbah has been appointed Director-General of the Campaign Organisation, while Dr. Eric Oluedo will serve as Secretary-General.
Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr. Dan Shere and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye have been named Deputy Campaign Directors-General for Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu West Senatorial Districts, respectively.
The advisory structure features several prominent personalities, including former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime, former Governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Prof. Barth Nnaji, Prince Arthur Eze, former Minister of Information Frank Nweke Jnr. and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Madueke, among others.
Barr. Steve Oruruo will serve as campaign spokesperson and Director of the Public Communication Committee. Dr. Austin Okolie has been appointed co-spokesperson, while Dr. Malachy Agbo will serve as secretary of the committee.
The media and communications arm of the campaign will be led by Mazi Uche Anichukwu, who will head the Directorate of New Media and Strategic Communication, and Dan Nwomeh, who will oversee the Directorate of Mainstream Media.
Dr. Collins Ogbu and Dr. Reuben Onyishi have been appointed secretaries of the new media and mainstream media directorates, respectively.
Other appointments include Barr. Victor Udeh as Director of Administration; Dr. Ben Nwoye as Director of Fundraising; and Arc. Uche Nwatu as Co-Director of the Fundraising Committee.
Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (rtd.), will chair the Security Directorate, with former Inspector-General of Police Ogbono Onovo (rtd.) serving as secretary.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, will head the Directorate of Government Appointees Coordination for federal and state appointees, while Prof. Chidiebere Onyia will serve as secretary.
Former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odoh, has been appointed Director of Inter-Party Affairs.
At the senatorial district level, Senator Osita Ngwu will coordinate the campaign in Enugu West, Senator Ikeje Asogwa will oversee Enugu North, while Senator Kelvin Chukwu will coordinate activities in Enugu East.
The party leadership said the broad composition of the campaign council was designed to ensure the involvement of communities, wards, local government areas, professional groups, support organisations, youths, women and other stakeholders in the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
In a joint statement announcing the council, Chukwunweike and Nnadozie said the appointments were intended to promote inclusive participation and ensure that different groups had a role in the campaign.
They stressed that membership of the campaign structure should be regarded not merely as an honour but as a responsibility requiring commitment, accountability and measurable contributions.
The campaign council is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu.
Members of the council are expected to be seated before 3 p.m.
