2027: David Olofu Campaign Council Appoints Bashir Hassan Election Management Director
The Dr David Olofu Campaign Council has appointed Bashir Hassan as Director of Election Management and Situation Room, as part of a major restructuring of its campaign machinery ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Hassan’s appointment places him at the centre of the campaign council’s electoral coordination efforts, with responsibility for election management and the operation of the campaign’s Situation Room as the political activities leading to the 2027 elections gather momentum.
The appointment was contained in a list of new directors and deputy directors approved by the campaign council to strengthen its organisational structure and enhance its readiness for the forthcoming elections.
Among other key appointments, Group Captain Steve Adah was named Director of Security and Intelligence, while Chief Donald Agida was appointed Director of Training.
Pastor Ali Ujor and Honourable Igoche Gabriel were appointed Deputy Directors of Election Management and Situation Room, to work alongside Hassan.
The council also redeployed Honourable Dan Atayi from the New Media Directorate to serve as Director of Door2Door, while Lawrence Okoh was appointed the new Director of New Media.
Chief Oga Ekwu was appointed Director of Legal, with Barrister Jacob Ogwuche as his deputy. Honourable Ajumi Igomu was named Deputy Director, Door2Door, while Johnson Adeh emerged as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence.
The latest appointments complement an earlier list of appointments announced by the Chairman of the Campaign Council, Sir John Ngbede, and the Director-General, Chief Chris Adaba Abah.
Those earlier appointed include Ala’nana Daniel as Director of Research, Documentation and Strategy; Honourable Oklo Eineje Oklo as Director of Mobilisation; Adegahi Abuh Elijah as Director of Youth Mobilisation; Honourable Evelyn Okwe as Director of Women Mobilisation; Rexino Ejembi Ogwuche as Director of Publicity; and James Ibechi as Director of Media.
Others are Kelly Agaba, Director of Support Groups; Owoicho Oyi, Director of Transport and Logistics; and several deputy directors across the mobilisation, youth, women, research, media, legal, training and Door2Door directorates.
The council also appointed Ene Musa Ochi and Godwin Owulo as Special Assistants to the Chairman, with Ochi assigned to Women and Owulo to Elders.
According to the council, all the appointments take immediate effect, with the appointees scheduled to be inaugurated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
The appointments were signed by Dr Adakole Elijah, Secretary to the Campaign Council.
