2027: NDC names Dickson campaign chair, Obi co-chair

‎The Nigeria Democratic Congress has named its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, chairman of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, appointed co-chairman.

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‎The party also named its National Chairman, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, as Vice Chairman, while its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will serve as co-vice chairman.

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‎The NDC National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, was named council secretary, while Mallam Ibrahim Abdulkarim will serve as Director-General.

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‎Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, was appointed chairman of the National Advisory Council.

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‎Other notable appointees include former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi; and former National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change, Buba Galadima.

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‎The appointments were announced in a statement by the party on Sunday night, barely 24 hours before the formal inauguration of the campaign council in Abuja.

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‎The NDC will inaugurate the campaign council today and unveil its newly acquired national secretariat in Abuja.

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‎It will also present certificates of return to its candidates for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly elections.

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‎The activities form part of the party’s programme for October 26, which includes its third National Executive Committee meeting, the inauguration of its campaign council and a dinner afterwards.

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‎The party said the council would drive a people-centred and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.

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‎The National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, in a statement on Sunday, announced the schedule of activities.

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‎He said, “The events will take place during the party’s third National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for 10 am at JD Event Centre in Maitama, Abuja, while the commissioning of the new national secretariat in Jabi will take place at 2 pm on the same day.

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‎“The inauguration of the National Campaign Council and presentation of certificates of return to candidates of the party will commence at 5:00 pm. This will be followed by a dinner.”

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‎Director, however, emphasised that attendance at the NEC meeting would be restricted to members of the committee and the party candidates.

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‎He said, “Attendance at the NCC inauguration is restricted to members of the National Working Committee, the presidential candidate and his running mate, governorship candidates, and National Assembly candidates only.

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‎“We appreciate the continued support and loyalty of our members across the country. Together, we can make a New Nigeria Possible.”

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‎The events come as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the NDC seeking to consolidate its structures and organise its campaign ahead of the polls.

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‎The party had earlier announced plans to unveil its campaign council and present its statement of account at the NEC meeting, describing the move as part of its commitment to transparency and accountability.

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‎Director had said the party’s national treasurer would present the statement of account, adding that the party’s finances had been affected by the economic hardship in the country.

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‎He also claimed that about 80 per cent of the party’s candidates could not afford Expression of Interest forms because of poverty, hunger and deprivation, prompting the NDC to issue the forms to affected aspirants free of charge.

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