Election 2027: ADP Presidential Candidate Abbas Appoints Assistants, Media Guru Retains Speaker Position

The presidential candidate of the Democratic Action Party (ADP) for the 2027 general elections, Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas has revealed key members of his presidential office.

A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Media and Publicity Office to the ADP Presidential Candidate, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, dated September 29, 2026, said the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the organizational structure, coordination, administration and strategic operations of the presidential campaign, while ensuring that the Office of the Presidential Candidate is adequately positioned to engage Nigerians and stakeholders across the country.

Presenting them at a press conference in Kano, he said the new aides are: Hon. Hamza Nasarawa (Chief of Staff), Fati Mustapha (Head of Administration), Hon. Abel Adinoyi Salami (Deputy Chief of Staff), Eng. Kabiru Ahmad Kwalli (Chief Protocol Officer) Hon. Oludare Olatunde (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties), Hon. Meshack Onyeche (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Youth and Support Groups), Hon. Mustapha Abdulsamad (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) for Home Affairs) and Hon. Zainab Isa (Special Assistant (SA) on Women’s Mobilization).

Others are, Hon. Abdullahi Zangina Mainamaji (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Finance, Budget and Planning), Hon. Aliyu Garba – (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Strategy and Planning), Hon. Hassan Umar Muhammad (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) for Transport and Logistics), Hon. Mercy Eke (Official Secretary of the Office) and Hon. Collins Onyeaji – Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Human Relations and Inter-Party Affairs, Hon. Maryam Khalid (Senior Special Assistant (SSA) for Humanitarian Affairs), Alh Tijjani Lawal Kofar Wambai (Special Assistant for North-West Affairs) and Chisom Chibizor Nonyia (Special Assistant for South-East Affairs).

He explains that, should the need arise, further appointments will be announced.

Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas congratulated the newly appointed aides and charged them to fulfill their responsibilities with integrity, discipline, professionalism, loyalty and an unwavering commitment to national service.

He stressed that the emerging political movement is anchored on the principles of Nigeria First, inclusive governance, national unity, youth participation, institutional accountability and a new generation of leadership.

“These appointments are not simply positions of privilege; they are positions of responsibility. Each member of this team must understand that we are entrusted with a national mission and must therefore serve with humility, competence and an unwavering commitment to the Nigerian people,” he said.

The presidential candidate further called on the team to work collectively and diligently to present Nigerians with a credible alternative and a clear vision for a New Nigeria that works for all people.