Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 State Campaign Council on Friday, appointing Robert Ayalla as Director‑General and naming former deputy governor Timi Alaibe as Chairman of the Campaign Advisory Council.
The inauguration took place in Bayelsa State, where Diri outlined the council’s mandate to coordinate the party’s activities and strategy ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The newly formed council is tasked with mobilising support, managing campaign logistics and shaping the APC’s message across the oil‑rich Niger Delta state. The appointment of Ayalla and Alaibe signals the party’s intent to leverage experienced political operatives for the upcoming electoral cycle.
The APC, Nigeria’s ruling party at the federal level, has been seeking to strengthen its foothold in Bayelsa, a state traditionally dominated by opposition parties. Governor Diri’s involvement underscores the importance the party places on the state’s contribution to its national campaign.
With the council now in place, the APC will begin rolling out its 2027 campaign plan in Bayelsa, aiming to consolidate support and present a unified front as the nation approaches the next presidential and legislative elections.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>