Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke arrives in Abuja for launch of APC 2027 campaign council

Arrival in the capital On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke departed his state and flew to Abuja ahead of a scheduled inauguration at the Presidential Villa. Video footage shared on the social platform X showed the governor and his protocol team walking toward a private jet bound for the Federal Capital Territory. Later the same day, reports confirmed that he had landed in Abuja and was preparing to take part in the ceremony.

Inauguration details The All Progressives Congress (APC) arranged for the inauguration of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council to be held in the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. The event, slated for 14 October, is intended to formally launch the council’s work as the party begins preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to multiple outlets, the council is composed of senior party figures, including governors, ministers and other stakeholders, tasked with coordinating campaign activities across the country.

Council composition Among the members named in the council are Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun. Governor Adeleke has been appointed the APC’s coordinator for Osun State, placing him among the party’s regional leads responsible for mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid. The council also includes Director‑General Senator Abdulaziz Yari and Deputy Director‑General Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who will oversee mobilisation efforts.

Political context The inauguration comes as the APC seeks to consolidate its campaign machinery ahead of the 2027 polls, following President Bola Tinubu’s first term. By bringing together a mix of incumbent office‑holders and seasoned politicians, the party aims to present a coordinated front to the electorate. Governor Adeleke’s involvement underscores the importance the APC places on securing support in the southwestern region, where Osun State is located.

Expected outcomes Observers note that the council’s formation is expected to streamline the party’s messaging, fundraising and grassroots outreach as the election cycle intensifies. While the council’s specific strategies have not been disclosed, its establishment signals the ruling party’s intent to mount a structured and nationwide campaign effort for the upcoming presidential election.