APC Commissioners of Information Pledges Stronger Collaboration on Government Communication Ahead of 2027 Elections

Commissioners of Information from APC-controlled states have pledged to strengthen collaboration and improve coordination with the Federal Government in communicating government policies, programmes and achievements ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The pledge was made at a meeting convened by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,, with Commissioners of Information from APC-controlled states in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, attended by 20 commissioners, focused on addressing communication challenges and developing practical approaches to improving public understanding of government activities across the country.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the commissioners emphasised the need for a common messaging framework across federal and state communication structures, noting that consistent messaging would strengthen public engagement while allowing states to adapt information to their local languages, cultures and community realities. They also called for improved access to information on federal government projects, interventions and social programmes to enable them to communicate their impact accurately.

The commissioners further recognised the growing importance of digital communication and called for stronger engagement with social media platforms, local content creators, bloggers and micro-influencers. They also stressed the need to improve media literacy and spokesperson preparation among government officials, alongside adequate resources to support effective communication, particularly at the state level.

On the political environment ahead of the 2027 elections, the commissioners underscored the importance of responsible political communication and peaceful elections, urging communicators to discourage inflammatory messaging and electoral violence.

The commissioners expressed support for sustained engagement between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the campaign communication structure and state information managers, and resolved to continue the consultations through further meetings ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sagir Musa Ahmed
Chairman, Progressive Commissioners of Information Forum (PCIF), and Honourable Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Jigawa State

Friday, 06 November, 2026