The Deputy National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Itopa Godwin, has extended his warm congratulations to Hon. Kola Ologbodiyan on his recent appointment as the Director of Media and Publicity for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.
In a press statement issued on Friday, Godwin described Ologbodiyan as a mentor and father-figure, noting that the appointment stands as a fitting recognition of his extensive background in journalism, political communication, and strategic media management. He added that the choice reflects a clear understanding by the party’s leadership of the pivotal role robust communication plays in contemporary democratic governance.
Highlighting the importance of the new role, the party chieftain remarked that as Director of Media and Publicity, Ologbodiyan will occupy a central position in articulating the campaign’s core messages, managing press engagements, and systematically presenting the policies, programmes, and political vision of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council to the Nigerian electorate.
Godwin emphasized that at a juncture when political commentary is rapidly evolving across both traditional and digital platforms, managing campaign communications demands seasoned expertise, public credibility, and responsiveness to diverse audiences. He expressed firm confidence that Ologbodiyan’s track record equips him adequately to navigate these demands effectively.
Furthermore, Godwin observed that the appointment presents a key opportunity for the ADC campaign organization to foster stronger ties with journalists, media houses, civil society groups, and the broader populace, thereby encouraging constructive and issue-based political debate in the lead-up to the 2027 general election.
Commending the leadership of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council for entrusting Ologbodiyan with the critical responsibility, Godwin offered his best wishes for a successful tenure and urged the new campaign director to deploy his wealth of experience, professional rigor, and dedication toward advancing the objectives of the campaign structure.
