Atiku Appoints Aides On Community Engagement

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Alhaji Aliyu Bello as Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement and Dr. Victor Moses as Special Assistant on Community Engagement.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to the statement, Bello, a seasoned journalist, entrepreneur, international trader and grassroots politician, brings years of experience in leadership, public service and youth development to the role.

The statement noted that Bello holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication as well as certifications in Leadership and Business Management.

It added that he previously served two terms as the Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leader, where he promoted youth participation in politics, and later served as the party’s Financial Secretary in Kaduna State before joining the ADC.

The media office said his background in journalism, entrepreneurship, politics and community engagement would help strengthen youth participation and expand grassroots mobilisation for the party.

The statement also announced the appointment of Dr. Victor Moses as Special Assistant on Community Engagement.

It described Moses as a scholar, public affairs strategist and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in strategic communication, political mobilisation, behavioural research and grassroots engagement.

According to the statement, Moses holds a doctorate degree in Psychology and has served as the National Publicity Secretary of the Atiku Support Organisation (ASO) since 2021, where he played a key role in stakeholder engagement and grassroots mobilisation.

Congratulating the new appointees, Atiku expressed confidence in their ability to advance the party’s objectives.

“Atiku congratulates the two new appointees and wishes them success in serving our shared vision,” the statement said.

The appointments are expected to bolster community engagement efforts and deepen grassroots participation as the ADC continues preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.