Questions Rise Over Tinubu’s Campaign Council Appointments and Controversial Members

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The APC has unveiled a 223-member presidential campaign council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The team includes senior government officials, National Assembly leaders, serving governors and other prominent party figures. Critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving public officials assigned campaign roles. They argue that placing the heads of key revenue and budget institutions in fundraising and finance positions could create public-accountability concerns, even without evidence of wrongdoing. The inclusion of legislative leaders has also renewed debate about the National Assembly’s independence from the executive. Some council members have previously faced corruption allegations, investigations or court cases, although accusations and investigations do not amount to convictions. With voters focused on economic hardship and insecurity, the council’s composition is likely to fuel further scrutiny of the APC’s message, Tinubu’s record in office and the party’s case for another term.

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