Author: Gist Correspondent

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, naming prominent party leaders, including Senator Seriake Dickson, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, among its members.

The list, released on Sunday, named Dickson as chairman, Obi as co-chairman and Senator Cleopas Zuwoghe as vice chairman. Kwankwaso was appointed co-vice chairman.

The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, was named council secretary, while Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was appointed Director-General of the Presidential Campaign.

Other members include former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Senator Victor Umeh; Buba Galadima; Yakubu Ochefu; Mahmud Jahun; Moshood Salvador; Dudu Manuga; Victor Ogene; and Muktar Usman.

The council also includes a 40-member National Campaign Advisory Council and 37 state campaign coordinators to oversee mobilisation and campaign activities across the country.

The NDC’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, was appointed Director of Communication and Media, while retired Major General John Enenche, a former defence spokesperson, was named Director of Security and Intelligence.

In a statement published on its official X handle, the party said the council would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide and mobilise Nigerians behind its vision of a just and prosperous country.

According to the statement, the campaign would focus on a people-centred and issue-based approach ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party called on its members, supporters and Nigerians to remain united and committed to its political vision as preparations for the elections intensify.