The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has removed Alwan Hassan from his position as a spokesperson following his controversial appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
The council announced the decision on Wednesday in a statement signed by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the campaign council.
Under the new arrangement, only three officials are authorised to speak on behalf of the presidential campaign council.
They are Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General; Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals and official spokesperson; and Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation.
The council also announced that all other previously appointed spokespersons had been relieved of their positions and reassigned to the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as ordinary members.
Those affected include Alwan Hassan, Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu and Adamu Fanda.
Hassan’s removal comes a day after his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he was expected to defend the Tinubu administration and highlight its achievements.
During the interview, he identified the introduction of the 112 emergency telephone number as one of the administration’s major achievements.
His response attracted criticism and reactions on social media, with some viewers questioning the choice of the emergency number as an example of the government’s accomplishments.
The campaign council’s announcement did not explicitly state that Hassan’s television appearance was the reason for his removal. However, the decision came shortly after the interview generated public controversy.
The restructuring effectively centralises official communication for the Tinubu campaign under three designated representatives, while other members of the media team will continue their work within the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.
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