{
  "id": 13466373,
  "title": "2027: NDC inaugurates presidential campaign council October 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/2027-ndc-inaugurates-presidential-campaign-council-october-20-13466373",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:04:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-inaugurates-presidential-campaign-council-october-20/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled October 20 for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, stated this during a press briefing in Abuja, assuring the party's unity behind its presidential ticket. Cleopas explained that the inauguration will occur during a meeting of the National Executive Committee, where crucial decisions regarding the party's election preparations will be approved.\n\nThe NDC plans to present Certificates of Return to its candidates and host a dinner to enhance collaboration prior to the elections. Cleopas addressed rumors suggesting the party's disinterest in the elections, claiming these claims were indicative of fear among the ruling party. He emphasized the importance of carefully selecting the council members to ensure they are well-suited for their roles in a significant election. Cleopas urged the media to cover the NDC's activities, urging readers to add the PUNCH to their preferred news sources.\n\nCleopas dismissed allegations that the party had been idle since announcing its presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. He mentioned recent consultations and town hall meetings, including recent visits to Sokoto, Kaduna, and an upcoming trip to Enugu on October 15. The chairman reiterated that the presidential ticket, consisting of Obi and Kwankwaso, has the NDC's full backing and represents the nation's religious, ethnic, and generational diversity.\n\nThe NDC chairman also vowed to counteract any attempts to tamper with the electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 elections. He promised to \"match the APC fire-for-fire before, during, and after the election until May 29, 2027.\" The PUNCH journalist covered the story, having over two decades of experience reporting on politics, health, metro, entertainment, and properties.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress will inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council on October 20 ahead of the 2027 general elections, its chairman has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-inaugurates-presidential-campaign-council-october-20/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Obi, Kwankwaso to decide when campaign council will be inaugurated – NDC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/obi-kwankwaso-to-decide-when-campaign-council-will-be-inaugurated-ndc",
        "published": "2026-10-10T15:55:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: NDC inaugurates presidential campaign council October 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/2027-ndc-inaugurates-presidential-campaign-council-october-20",
        "published": "2026-10-10T16:48:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}