NDC concedes DG campaign council to Obi/Kwankwaso

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has resolved a crisis over the naming of the presidential campaign council by agreeing to let presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, select key members. This decision followed a disagreement with the OK Movement, a support group within the party. At a press conference in Abuja, the party's National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, announced that Obi and Kwankwaso will choose the Director General, Deputy Director General for the North, Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance, and Media Director.

The leadership has been actively consulting with the presidential and vice-presidential candidates to ensure the council is formed correctly, with the final unveiling scheduled for November 20. Cleopas emphasized the importance of Obi and Kwankwaso's involvement in setting up the council, as they will lead the campaign and contest the election on the party's platform.

The delay in naming the council was intentional to prevent errors in forming the campaign structure for an election crucial to Nigeria's future. The chairman urged Nigerians not to believe reports indicating that party leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson was not committed to the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket. He clarified that Dickson had rejected becoming the party's presidential candidate, thus maintaining his commitment to the party's success.

Cleopas defended the party's decision not to hold a competitive presidential primary, stating that the leadership has been clear about its direction, and there are no regrets. He highlighted young Nigerians as a significant factor in the party's confidence in the presidential ticket, citing demographic data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).