Nkoli Nwa Nsukka Gets Major APC Appointment As Party Unveils Enugu 2027 Campaign Team

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has released an updated campaign council list as part of its preparations to mobilise support for its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Among the notable appointments is that of Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, who has been named Director of Creativity and Entertainment.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the party announced the revised list on Friday in a statement jointly signed by its state chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, and secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie.

The APC explained that the changes followed the decision of additional political stakeholders across the state to join its campaign structure. It expressed confidence that their involvement would strengthen the party’s mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections.

Despite the new additions, the party disclosed that the leadership arrangement of the campaign council remained unchanged. Governor Peter Mbah will continue to serve as chairman of the 51-directorate structure, while Chief Charlie Mbah retains his position as Director-General.

Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai, the APC Deputy National Chairman (South), Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly Uchenna Ugwu, state party chairman Martin Chukwunweike and Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, will serve as vice chairmen.

The council’s Advisory Council features prominent political figures, including former Senate President Ken Nnamani, former Anambra State Governor Jim Nwobodo, former Chief of Naval Staff Allison Madueke, former Minister of Power Barth Nnaji and former Minister of Information Frank Nweke Jr.

Other members of the advisory body include businessman Prince Arthur Eze, Senator Chuka Utazi and former deputy governors Cecilia Ezeilo, Bishop Ralph Nwoye, Sunday Onyebuchi and Okechukwu Itanyi.

Chief Charlie Mbah will be supported by Dr Eric Oluedo, who has been appointed Secretary-General of the campaign council.

For the three senatorial districts, Senator Osita Ngwu will coordinate activities in Enugu West, Senator Ikeje Asogwa will oversee Enugu North, while Senator Kelvin Chukwu will coordinate Enugu East.

The party also appointed Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr Dan Shere and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye as deputy campaign directors-general for Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu West, respectively.

Barrister Steve Oruruo has been named Campaign Spokesperson and Director of Public Communication, with Dr Austin Okolie serving as co-spokesperson and Dr Malachy Agbo as secretary.

The media and communication directorates will be headed by Mazi Uche Anichukwu, who will oversee New Media and Strategic Communication, and Dan Nwomeh, who will be responsible for Mainstream Media. Dr Collins Ogbu and Dr Reuben Onyishi will serve as secretaries of the respective directorates.

Other appointments include Barrister Victor Udeh as Director of Administration, while Dr Ben Nwoye and Architect Uche Nwatu will lead the fundraising committee as director and co-director.

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (rtd.), has been appointed Director of Security, with former Inspector-General of Police Ogbonna Onovo (rtd.) serving as secretary.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology will oversee the Directorate of Government Appointees Coordination, which covers federal and state political appointees. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia will serve as its secretary.

Former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Eugene Odoh, has also been appointed Director of Inter-Party Affairs.

For women mobilisation, APC State Woman Leader Esther Edeh will head the directorate, supported by APC South-East Woman Leader Oby Ajih as co-director. Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development Ngozi Enih will serve as secretary.

Senator Chuka Utazi will lead Parliamentary Mobilisation, with former Deputy Minority Leader Toby Okechukwu appointed secretary.

Senator Ben Collins Ndu has been named Director of Contact and Mobilisation, while Barrister Peter Okonkwo will serve as co-director and Lovelyn Obioma Nweze as secretary.

Victor Udeh will also oversee Election Planning and Monitoring, with the governor’s political adviser, Chief Frank Anioma, serving as secretary.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Dame Ugochi Madueke will head the Welfare Directorate, while Dame Rita Mbah has been appointed Director of Event Management.

Other members of the campaign structure include Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs Charles Egumgbe as Director of Monitoring and Engr. Uchenna Nwobodo as Director of Works and Venue.

Hon. USA Igweshi has returned to his 2023 position as Director of Support Groups, with Dr Chiedozie Nwafor appointed secretary.

Meanwhile, Okonkwo will oversee the Creativity and Entertainment Directorate, with Monday Diamond, General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency, serving as its secretariat head.

Chief Arinze Ogbodo has also been appointed Director of Town Unions Coordination, while Hon. Charles Chime will serve as secretary.

The APC said the updated campaign structure was designed to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation and expand support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Peter Mbah and other party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.