NDC: Obi, Kwankwaso Get Free Hand to Pick Campaign Chiefs As Exercise Starts October

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has granted presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the authority to select essential officials for the party's Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The PCC inauguration, initially planned for early September, has been postponed due to the presidential candidate's travel schedule.

This decision comes after the NDC distanced itself from a 59-member campaign council proposed by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, claiming the structure lacked official approval. The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, revealed that Obi and Kwankwaso had convened with party leaders to finalize the campaign structure.

The candidates are responsible for nominating the PCC's Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), spokesperson, deputy spokesperson, Head of New Media, Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, and other key roles, in consultation with party leadership. The party has already developed a comprehensive organogram for the campaign and is awaiting the candidates' input.

Once the nominations are received, the PCC will be announced and inaugurated. The NDC has also directed its state and local government chairmen to compile and harmonize lists of party agents for the 2027 elections, with the lists to be submitted within two weeks of approval from Obi, Kwankwaso, and party leadership. The party's goal is to ensure effective representation at polling units and collation centers during the elections.