{
  "id": 16342034,
  "title": "NDC to present campaign council, financial statement Monday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ndc-to-present-campaign-council-financial-statement-monday-16342034",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T16:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndc-to-present-campaign-council-financial-statement-monday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections and present its financial statement during the third National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. The NDC's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, revealed these details in a statement on Saturday. A key focus of the meeting will be the release of the party's Statement of Account, overseen by the National Treasurer, which demonstrates the party's dedication to transparency and accountability. Director of Finance attributed the party's financial situation to economic hardships faced by Nigerians under the APC-led administration. Approximately 80 percent of the NDC's candidates could not afford the Expression of Interest forms due to widespread poverty, hunger, and deprivation, prompting the party to provide forms free of charge. The NDC's campaign council will encompass candidates running for various positions, including the presidency, National Assembly, governorship, and state legislative seats. The unveiling of the council aims to strengthen the party's campaign structures in preparation for the upcoming elections. The NDC is described as \"turbo-charged\" and prepared to offer Nigerians the compassionate leadership the nation needs.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress will on Monday unveil its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. It will also present its statement of account at its third National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. The party said it would also present certificates of return to its candidates for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state Read More:…",
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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."
}