Former PDP spokesperson, Metuh, joined the campaign for Tinubu’s re-election

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson Olisa Metuh has been named among key officials to lead various groups of New Hope Ambassadors (RHA) for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

Metuh was appointed as director in charge of Organization and Mobilization.

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, who also serves as the Director General and National Coordinator of the RHA approved the appointment of key officers to lead the various branches of the organisation.

In a statement issued by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity at RHA, Uzodinma said the appointment was aimed at “strengthening the structure and improving operational efficiency of RHA” ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that RHA, which was established in November 2025, serves as a strategic platform to promote the policies, programs and achievements of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration across the country.

Under the new structure, Governor Uba Sani was appointed Deputy Director General, while Governor Inuwa Yahaya will serve as Secretary.

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James Faleke takes on the role of Deputy Secretary.

The RHA includes six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators and 774 local government coordinators across the country.

Among the newly appointed directors, Mustapha Abdullahi will head the Youth Directorate, while Olisa Metuh will oversee Organization and Mobilization.

Rahman continues to serve as Director of Media and Publicity, with Sunday Dare responsible for Digital and New Media.

Other appointments include Mele Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (Monitoring, Compliance and Legal) and Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology and Data).

Additional roles were given to Abubakar Abubakar (Support Group), Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Sani Musa (Special Duties) and Simon Karu (Planning).

Also on the list are Halima Zakari (Welfare), Nnamdi Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women’s Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora) and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research and Innovation).

According to the statement, the appointment reflects a deliberate effort to build a broad and functional structure capable of effectively engaging Nigerians and communicating government policies at all levels.

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