NDC Moves Campaign Council Inauguration, NEC Meeting Remains on October 20

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections due to an overseas engagement involving its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, announced the change in a statement on Monday, explaining that Obi’s tight schedule and an important engagement abroad necessitated the postponement. The inauguration was initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, alongside a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), which was expected to ratify key decisions concerning the forthcoming elections. Director said the new date for the unveiling and inauguration of the campaign council had been fixed for Monday, October 26. The party apologised for any inconvenience caused by the change and urged its members and supporters to remain focused on securing victory for Obi and other NDC candidates in the elections.

The postponement comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the NDC working to strengthen its structures amid allegations of internal divisions and inadequate preparation. On Saturday, the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, had announced plans for the October 20 NEC meeting, which was also expected to feature the inauguration of the campaign council, ratification of key electoral decisions, presentation of Certificates of Return to party candidates and a dinner aimed at strengthening cooperation among them. Cleopas had maintained that the party was prepared for the electoral contest and reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket. He also dismissed claims that the party was inactive or divided, describing them as propaganda by political opponents. According to him, the National Working Committee had held several meetings since August and submitted proposals on the composition of the campaign council for consideration by the party leadership.

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