The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) released a 256-member State Campaign Council list on Wednesday, with the former State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, as Chairman, and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, who represented, Edo South in the 9th Senate, as the Director-General of the Campaign Council.
A statement by the acting state chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe, also named Hon. Joe Ugheoke, Campaign Council Secretary.
He said additional 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, and 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 of Publicity, and Hon. Kazeem Afegbua will handle 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 the Director of Diaspora, Mr. Gideon Ikhine is the Director of Strategy, Hon. Itohan Edokpolor is the Director of Women and Market Traders, Dr. Elizabeth Ebosele is the Director of Professionals, Hon. Rich Lamai is the Director of Civil Society, and Hon. Joe Ikpea is the Director of Artisans.
John Mayaki is the Director of New Media, Hon. Theo Afuda is the Director of the Situation Room, and Hon. Grace Musa is the Director of Special Duties. Hon. Gabriel Iduseri is the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr. Ekunwen Nosa is the Director of Medical, and Hon. Nosa Osahon is the Director of Inter-Party Relations.
There are also Campaign Council Coordinators of three personas for each of the 18 local government areas that make up the state, the APC chairman added.
Although the inauguration date for the 256-member Campaign Council has not yet been set, Tenebe said that “the composition of the council reflects a meticulous effort to ensure comprehensive representation of APC’s diverse and dedicated members.
