The composition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign council has not been concluded, Phrank Shaibu, media aide of the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said yesterday.
He said the omission of prominent party members, such as National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola and National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, would be rectified.
Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications of the council, said the list was not final.
The exclusion of important National Working Committee (NWC) members raised some dusts among party members and political watchers after the list was unfolded on Thursday.
Despite their misgivings, both Aregbesola and Abdullahi kept mum at the weekend.
Sources said they remained angry, especially because Abdullahi went all out to knock the APC PCC list when it was released, only for his party’s list to become more controversial.
Shaibu assured party members whose names were absent that additional appointments would be made as the campaign structure expands.
‘The campaign is still evolving. Consultations are continuing, and further responsibilities will be assigned as the structure expands across the country,’ he said.
The omission of Aregbesola, Abdullahi and other prominent party figures had raised questions, particularly as no specific reasons were given for their absence from the initial list.
Shaibu said Atiku remained conscious of the contributions of members and supporters who had worked with him over the years.
‘His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, remains deeply conscious of the sacrifices made by those who have stood with him over the years. Loyalty is remembered. Sacrifice is respected. Friendship is valued,’ he said.
He urged those disappointed by their omission from the list to remain patient, saying their contributions had not been forgotten.
‘To those who may feel disappointed that their names have not appeared yet, we ask for patience and understanding.
‘No one should believe that years of commitment and sacrifice have been forgotten,’ Shaibu said.
He added that the campaign would draw on party members, experienced leaders, professionals, young people and other Nigerians willing to contribute to its activities.