2027: Benue South ADC senatorial candidate Olofu inaugurates campaign team

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Benue South, Dr David Olofu, has beefed up preparations for the 2027 general elections with the constitution of a campaign council to coordinate his political activities.

The appointment letters issued to the additional directors to the ‘Dr David Olofu Campaign Council’ were signed by the Secretary to the campaign team, Dr Adakole Elijah.

The letter named Group Captain Steve Adah as Director of Security and Intelligence, while Bashir Hassan will head Election Management and the Situation Room; Hon Dan Atayi, who previously served in the New Media Directorate, has been moved to head the Door2Door Directorate while Lawrence Okoh was appointed Director of New Media.

Also, Chief Oga Ekwu was appointed Director of Legal Affairs, with Barrister Jacob Ogwuche serving as his deputy. Other appointments showed Hon Ajumi Igomu as Deputy Director, Door2Door; Johnson Adeh, Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence; and Chief Donald Agida, Director, Training.

Pastor Ali Ujor and Hon Igoche Gabriel were also appointed Deputy Directors in charge of Election Management and the Situation Room.

The latest appointments followed an earlier announcement by the Chairman of the Dr David Olofu Campaign Council, Sir John Ngbede, and the Director-General, Chief Chris Adaba Abah, who had appointed several individuals to key positions within the campaign structure.

Those earlier appointed include Ala’nana Daniel as Director of Research, Documentation and Strategy, with Hon James Inalegwu Edogbanya and Shagari Williams as deputies.

Hon Oklo Eineje Oklo was appointed Director of Mobilisation, while Adegahi Abuh Elijah was named Director of Youth Mobilisation. Hon Elijah Lincoln Ogbe and Hon Sunday Aboh (Boy Lenge) were appointed Deputy Directors in the Youth Mobilisation Directorate.

Similarly, Hon Evelyn Okwe was appointed Director of Women Mobilisation, with Hon Ramat Yusuf, Hajia Zanab Usman and Agnes Erebee serving as deputies. Rexino Ejembi Ogwuche was appointed Director of Publicity, while James Ibechi will serve as Director of Media. Kelly Agaba was appointed Director of Support Groups.

Other appointments include Timothy Agbochenu and Abraham Uloko as Deputy Directors of Mobilisation; Muslim Mohammed and Samson Otokpa as Deputy Directors of New Media; Baba Iyopo and Hon Dennis Ogbeche as Deputy Directors of Door2Door; and Alex Igwe and Hon Egbiri Idaah as Deputy Directors of Training.

The appointees are scheduled for inauguration on September 3.