The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has appointed detained former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman of its presidential campaign council for the 2027 elections.
ADC chieftain Dele Momodu explains the decision, saying Atiku’s move is intended to honour El-Rufai’s “sacrifices.” Sources note that El-Rufai remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), framing the appointment as coming despite his detention. The outlet reports present the same core information—Atiku’s appointment and El-Rufai’s detention—while focusing on Momodu’s justification for why the role was given to him.
Overall, the coverage centers on the appointment and the rationale offered by party insiders, with no additional details reported about other appointees or the broader campaign council structure.
