A United States-based political strategy firm, AKPD Message and Media, is behind the campaign moves of All Progressives Congress, Punch reports.
According to A highly placed member of the APC, who pleaded anonymity said that the Chicago-based firm has been behind several of the party’s campaign messages and strategy such as in President Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012.
The APC had at the beginning of its contract, stated that, “we shall leverage on the firm’s skill, experience and expertise throughout the upcoming campaign cycle.’’ According to the party, the company’s track record could be seen in political climate similar to Nigeria’s, including Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana.
The source said, “They have been doing their work; they were involved in surveys and polls, looking at areas of our strengths and weaknesses, and advising on measures to be taken to consolidate on our gains.
“They are helping to guide our campaigns to address our needs and we are getting value for our investments.”
When contacted, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Lai Mohammed, told SUNDAY PUNCH that, “They (the firm) are political consultants; they are still with us.
“I believe they will remain with us till we win the elections. I don’t think the contract is out.”
Meanwhile, the US Government has pledge to provide adequate security for the February general elections.
Credit:Punch
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