The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) OFR, has accepted his appointment as Secretary I of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections.
In a statement released on August 24, 2026 by the Ministry of Defence, General Musa described the appointment as a “call to higher service.” He expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence placed in him.
The Minister assured party stakeholders and supporters across the country of his commitment to the new assignment. He pledged to execute the strategic tasks of the office with diligence, administrative rigour, and single-minded focus aimed at securing victory for the party at the polls.
Despite taking on the campaign role, General Musa emphasized that his primary constitutional responsibility remains unchanged. He stated that safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protecting the lives and property of all citizens is still his absolute priority.
“National security remains our highest imperative,” the Minister said. “The ongoing operations, strategic reforms, and inter-agency collaborations across the defence sector will continue unabated with increased vigour.”
He further reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to the President’s agenda, adding, “Our resolve to uphold the mandate of the Ministry of Defence, protect our people, and drive Mr. President’s vision for a safe and prosperous Nigeria remains firm and unshakeable.”
General Musa also called on APC members and all patriotic citizens to remain united behind the administration. He expressed absolute confidence that the APC will achieve success in 2027 while continuing to deliver robust governance and security nationwide.
The announcement was signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, SA (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence.
