Moghalu rejects Atiku campaign appointment, says he was not consulted

Kingsley Moghalu has rejected his inclusion in Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 campaign structure, saying he was not consulted before his name appeared on the list.

Moghalu said he could not accept an appointment made without his consent and made clear that he was not part of the campaign team announced for the former vice president.

The rejection followed the release of names for a policy and campaign group linked to Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid. Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate, said his political position had not changed.

Punch reported that Moghalu said he had not been contacted before the list was released. Premium Times also reported the rejection and said Moghalu stated that he was neither consulted nor asked to give consent before his name was included.

The development adds an early complication to Atiku’s campaign planning, as opposition politicians continue discussions over alignments ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sources: Punch, Premium Times