APC chieftain Cletus Obon slams campaign council as patronising, flawed
APC chieftain Cletus Obon criticised the party’s presidential campaign council composition during an Arise Television interview on August 31, 2026, describing it as flawed and driven by patronage. He said many council members lack the necessary qualifications or relevance to the campaign’s objectives, calling the list strategically erroneous and claiming most members have no business being there, with some appointed merely as an act of patronage.
This public dissent highlights growing internal friction within the APC as it prepares for upcoming elections, raising questions about whether patronage is undermining meritocracy in key campaign roles. Such concerns could affect voter confidence in the party’s ability to field a competent and effective campaign team.
While the APC has yet to respond, Obon’s remarks have ignited fresh conversations about the composition and strategic direction of the party’s campaign machinery. He warned that the party may be reserving its best for the worst, suggesting a misallocation of talent. What combination of experience, loyalty, and competence should define a winning campaign council, and how can parties ensure appointments serve the electorate’s interests rather than internal patronage networks?