APC Unveils 276-Member Campaign Council for Osun Election. As political temperatures begin to rise ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress has unveiled what observers are already calling one of the most ambitious campaign structures in recent Nigerian political history. In a move that has sent political analysts reaching for larger calculators, the party announced a 276-member National Campaign Council featuring an impressive collection of political heavyweights, including former Osun State Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The announcement, contained in a notice signed by APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, revealed that the council will be chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also serves as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum. The council is expected to be formally inaugurated in Abuja, where members will gather to demonstrate that when it comes to election campaigns, the APC apparently believes there is no such thing as having too many captains on a political ship.
APC’s Massive Campaign Council Raises Questions About Internal Power Dynamics
Political insiders say the inclusion of Omisore and Fubara has generated fresh conversations across party circles. Omisore remains a familiar figure in Osun politics, having played prominent roles in the state’s political evolution over the years. Meanwhile, Governor Fubara’s appearance on the council list has attracted particular attention because every major political movement involving influential governors naturally triggers nationwide speculation, whether justified or not.
In classic Nigerian political fashion, the size of the council itself has become part of the story. At 276 members, some citizens jokingly wondered whether the campaign council might soon require its own local government area. Others humorously suggested that attendance sheets alone could become a major logistical project. Still, party officials insist the broad-based structure is designed to mobilize support effectively and ensure no political stone is left unturned before Election Day.
APC Builds Political Stadium, Calls It a Campaign Council
The formation of large campaign councils has long been a feature of Nigerian politics, with parties often assembling influential figures from different regions to strengthen outreach efforts. Analysts note that such councils serve both practical and symbolic purposes: practical because they coordinate campaign activities, and symbolic because they showcase party unity and organizational strength.
Yet the satirical question making rounds remains simple: when 276 political strategists enter a room, who gets the final word? While party leaders prepare for the inauguration ceremony at the Transcorp Hilton Event Centre in Abuja, political observers are already watching closely to see how the council translates its impressive size into electoral results. For now, the council stands as a reminder that in Nigerian politics, bigger often means better—at least until someone has to organize the seating arrangement.
As preparations continue for the Osun governorship election, the newly unveiled campaign council is expected to play a central role in shaping the APC’s electoral strategy. Whether the 276-member structure becomes a masterstroke of political organization or simply the most crowded strategy meeting in recent memory remains to be seen. OGM News NG will continue monitoring developments as the inauguration approaches and the race for Osun Government House gathers momentum.
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