NDC Begins 2027 Campaign, Bans Violence and Abusive Rhetoric
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has directed its candidates to commence campaigns for the 2027 general elections, warning that all campaign activities must remain issue-based and free from violence, abusive language and inflammatory rhetoric. In a statement on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party said the commencement of campaigns was in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The NDC directed its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and National Assembly candidates to begin consultations and engagements with constituents and roll out their campaign programmes. Governorship and State House of Assembly candidates were also instructed to work with party stakeholders in their constituencies and the national secretariat when planning their activities. The party said candidates should commence familiarisation, sensitisation and consultation meetings, while local campaign events could now proceed. It added that state, local government and ward chapters should develop itineraries for their campaigns, while various campaign committees would soon be inaugurated ahead of the election. The NDC said its campaign would promote its message as a party focused on the people and grassroots development. Director reiterated that political competition must focus on issues affecting Nigerians and urged candidates to avoid conduct capable of causing tension. “In keeping with the ideology of NDC, the party reiterates that all campaigns must be issue-based and devoid of violence and foul language. The NDC has no room for violence,” he said. The party also clarified the status of its logo following a modification made in consultation with INEC. Director said the electoral commission had been formally notified, but some administrative processes were still being resolved before the modified logo could officially replace the existing one. He therefore directed candidates and members to continue using the existing logo, the two-finger victory sign, during campaign activities for now. The NDC said the old logo would remain in use pending the conclusion of its engagements with INEC and the completion of arrangements for the replacement.
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