NDC authorizes Obi, Kwankwaso to nominate campaign council officers as inauguration delayed
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has authorized presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to nominate key officers for its Presidential Campaign Council, including Director-General, Finance Director, and campaign spokesman roles. The council's inauguration, initially set for early September, was postponed due to Obi's travel schedule, with a new date pending their final inputs.
The party emphasized transparent campaign finance management, with proceeds going into a dedicated account overseen by nominated officers and the National Treasurer to meet INEC requirements. Preparations are underway nationwide for deploying party agents, requiring state and local government chairs to compile lists for National Assembly and governorship polls within two weeks, overseen by a committee led by Deputy National Chairman Babatunde Alli.
While urging internal unity against the ruling APC as their 'common opponent,' the NDC stated candidates under its platform must work collectively. Stakeholder contributions shaped the August-drafted campaign structure, which Obi and Kwankwaso reviewed for input.
With campaign funding arrangements tied to the council's inauguration, will you monitor how this structure affects the NDC's electoral strategy against the APC in 2027, particularly regarding agent deployment in your state and transparency in campaign fund usage?