Atiku Names Kashim Ibrahim-Imam Campaign Chair, El-rufai eputy, Akobundu DG and Momodu Director Media, Communications 

THISDAYLIVE | 25-09-2026 03:00am |

Atiku Abubakar has approved the composition of his presidential campaign council, naming Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as chairman and former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nadir El-rufai as deputy. Senator Austin Akobundu, a former National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, was appointed Director General, while Momodu was named Director of Media and Communications. A statement by Phrank Shauib, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Entertainment and Director of Strategic Communications, said the council was structured to be lean and strategic. According to Atiku, the size and character of the council reflect the nation's mood and the severe economic realities facing Nigerians.

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