Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has established its National Campaign Council, naming its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as the chairman.
The party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will serve as co-chairman, while its National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, will serve as vice-chairman.
The NDC also named its vice-presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as co-vice-chairman, with the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, serving as council secretary.
Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was appointed Director-General of the council.
In a statement announcing the appointments, the party said the council would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide and mobilise support for its vision of a “new, just, and prosperous Nigeria.”
The NDC said the council would drive a people-centred and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party also urged its members, supporters and Nigerians to remain united and focused on its campaign objectives.
Editor’s note: The supplied statement ends mid-sentence at “remain united and foc”. The final paragraph has been completed without adding any specific commitment not contained in the available text.
What You Should Know
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially set up its campaign leadership team to steer preparations and mobilization efforts for the upcoming 2027 general elections.
- Strategic Alignment: Bringing together high-profile figures like Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso positions the party for a unified national push.
- Mobilization Focus: The newly formed council aims to drive a structured, issue-based campaign across the country to rally public support.
