# Nigeria APC Campaign Council Inauguration

> APC campaign council inauguration in Ondo sees key ministers absent ahead of 2027 elections.
- Title: Nigeria APC Campaign Council Inauguration · Allafrica
- Summary: APC campaign council inauguration in Ondo sees key ministers absent ahead of 2027 elections. APC's Ondo campaign council inauguration missed key ministers…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T03:43:46+00:00
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## APC Ondo Campaign Council Inauguration
The inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council in Akure, Ondo State, was held on Saturday at the International Culture and Events Centre.
## Key Ministers Absent
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande, and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele were absent from the inauguration.
## 11 of 12 State Assembly Members Missing
Eleven of Ondo State's twelve National Assembly members and candidates were absent from the inauguration event.
## Internal Party Tensions
The absence of key figures has raised concerns about internal party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
## Vice President Shettima's Warning
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed concerns about internal friction within the ruling party, noting it stems less from opposition parties than contradictions within the APC itself.
## Political Analyst's Warning
Political analyst Alexander Ojo warned that the absence of influential stakeholders could undermine the APC's electoral prospects in 2027.
## Governor Aiyedatiwa's Statement
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who chairs the campaign council, stated that internal divisions could jeopardize the APC's electoral prospects in 2027.
## Governor's Call for Unity
Governor Aiyedatiwa urged party members to learn from past divisions that weakened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and work together for unity.
## Minister's Apology
Pelumi Jaiyeoba, an aide to the Minister of Interior, stated that Tunji-Ojo attended a public function and had promised to attend it.
## Key takeaway

APC's Ondo campaign council inauguration missed key ministers and lawmakers, raising concerns about party unity for 2027 elections.