NDC Set to Inaugurate Presidential Campaign Council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is in active consultations with relevant stakeholders to finalise and inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement, the party said its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have held several meetings with the party’s National Leader and other members of the leadership as part of efforts to conclude the campaign structure.
The NDC said Obi and Kwankwaso have been given the responsibility of nominating key officers of the campaign council, including the Director-General, Deputy Director-General for the North, Spokesman, Deputy Spokesperson, Head of New Media, Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director, among others.
According to the party, a full organogram of the campaign structure was developed in August and made available to the presidential candidate and his running mate for their input, while nominations have also been received from stakeholders across the country.
The party said the Finance Director and his deputy, in collaboration with the National Treasurer, will manage campaign funds in line with transparency and accountability requirements, particularly the party's obligation to render accounts to INEC in accordance with the Electoral Act.
The NDC explained that the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council, initially scheduled for the first week of September, was postponed due to the travel schedule of the presidential candidate.
The party also appealed to its candidates and supporters at all levels to avoid internal disagreements and remain focused on the elections.
It urged candidates to keep their focus on winning, stressing that there are no internal battles to fight and identifying the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party's political opponent.
Meanwhile, the NDC leadership has directed all State and Local Government Area Chairmen to immediately convene meetings with candidates and relevant stakeholders to compile and harmonise lists of party agents for the forthcoming general elections.
The party said two sets of agents are to be nominated—one for National Assembly elections and another for governorship and State Assembly elections.
It added that the proposed agents will be scrutinised and ratified by the party leadership, including the presidential candidate and his running mate, before training begins.
The exercise is expected to be completed within two weeks, with the final list submitted to the party leadership.
The committee responsible for the appointment of party agents is chaired by the Deputy National Chairman, South, Comrade Babatunde Alli, with Vin Martin Ilo as Secretary. Other members include Dr Yunusa Tanko, Nafiu Dankura and the National Vice Chairmen representing the six geopolitical zones.
Benita Ibrahim
