JUST IN: APC Names Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as Co-Chairman of National Campaign Council for Taraba Bye-Election

  JUST IN: APC Names Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as Co-Chairman of National Campaign Council for Taraba Bye-Election

August 14, 2025


By Udo Emmanuel, Abuja



The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, as Co-Chairman of the party’s National Campaign Council for the August 16 Karim I State Constituency bye-election in Taraba State.


The appointment, effective immediately, was communicated to Senator Kalu—who also chairs the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC)—via a letter dated August 12, 2025, and personally signed by APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basira.


In the letter, the party commended the former Abia State Governor and immediate past Senate Chief Whip, describing his selection as:

 “A testament to your exceptional leadership qualities, unwavering commitment to the ideals of our great party, and deep understanding of the political landscape in Taraba State, particularly the Karim I constituency.”


The NWC further noted that Kalu’s proven track record in delivering political victories made him an ideal fit for the strategic role, assuring him of the party’s full support to secure success at the polls.


The National Campaign Council will be chaired by former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, with Kalu serving alongside four other Co-Chairmen: Hajiya Imam Sulaoman-Ibrahim, Senator Sani Musa, Senator Kaka Shehu, and Senator Jim Kuta. Professor Suwaiba Saidu Ahmad will serve as the council’s Secretary.


The 60-member council was formally announced in a statement jointly signed by the APC National Vice Chairman (North East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, and the Deputy National Women Leader, Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim. Its mandate is to secure an APC victory in the bye-election, which was triggered by the resignation of Hon. Mike Dio Jen from the Taraba State House of Assembly following his appointment as Commissioner for the Ministry of Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State.


Among the council’s high-profile members are Minister of Health, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olajumoke Oduwole; Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame; former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Senator Idiat Oluranti; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; and Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.


Senator Kalu, who commands a robust political following with over 500,000 social media supporters, is widely regarded as a steadfast ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He has consistently defended and championed the administration’s policy agenda, particularly in economic reforms, education, agriculture, and the drive to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on the US dollar.


With the bye-election just days away, the council is expected to embark on an intensive grassroots mobilisation effort, aiming to consolidate APC’s existing support base, expand outreach across Karim I constituency, and build the momentum needed for a decisive victory on Saturday.

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