Melaye condemns Tinubu's self-appointment as 2027 campaign chairman
Former lawmaker Dino Melaye has criticised President Bola Tinubu for appointing himself as chairman of his 2027 re-election campaign council, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) released its presidential campaign council list on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The list shows Tinubu as chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman.
Melaye called the move abnormal and disgraceful, saying it shows Tinubu does not trust anyone - including himself - and is even afraid of his own shadow. He argued that a presidential candidate serving as chairman of his own campaign council has never happened in world history and reflects distrust of APC governors and ministers, who, according to Melaye, cannot be trusted to handle campaign affairs independently.
The criticism raises questions about internal party unity and Tinubu's confidence in his team ahead of the 2027 elections. Voters may want to consider whether such self-appointment signals strength or insecurity when deciding their support. Keep an eye on any official response from Tinubu or the APC as the campaign season approaches.