Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson ahead of the 2027 elections.
ABUJA, FCT — Atiku Abubakar has appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson for the 2027 elections, according to reports that emerged on Wednesday. The appointment came weeks after Okonkwo publicly criticised the choice of a vice-presidential candidate by the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Reports said the former presidential candidate picked Okonkwo to help communicate his political message and engage with supporters ahead of the next general election. The development has drawn attention because of Okonkwo’s recent comments on political alliances and opposition activities.
According to reports, Okonkwo had earlier questioned the ADC’s vice-presidential selection process and raised concerns about decisions within the opposition movement. The appointment by Atiku now places the actor and former spokesperson for another presidential campaign at the centre of preparations for the 2027 race.
Kenneth Okonkwo is a lawyer, actor and politician who has remained active in national political discussions in recent years. Atiku Abubakar, who served as Nigeria’s vice president between 1999 and 2007, has continued consultations with opposition figures following the 2023 presidential election and remains one of the country’s leading opposition politicians.
Political observers have closely watched moves by opposition leaders as parties prepare for the next election cycle. The appointment of Okonkwo adds another prominent voice to Atiku’s camp and could shape how the former vice president communicates his positions and responds to emerging political issues.
The development means Atiku’s political structure is beginning to take shape ahead of the 2027 elections. It also signals that experienced political communicators may play a key role as opposition parties reposition themselves and prepare for what is expected to be another highly contested presidential race.
