{
  "id": 2454142,
  "title": "NDC to candidates: Shun violence, foul language",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ndc-to-candidates-shun-violence-foul-language",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:58:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndc-to-candidates-shun-violence-foul-language/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Friday, instructed its presidential, governorship and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to maintain issue-focused and non-violent campaigns. In a statement released in Abuja, the party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, called on candidates to engage stakeholders and constituents in their areas while promoting the NDC's agenda. Director emphasized that the NDC stands against any form of violence, ensuring that all electioneering activities are conducted peacefully. The party is expected to unveil its campaign organs and announce their inauguration on a date to be determined. In the meantime, the NDC has updated its logo in consultation with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but some administrative details are being addressed before the new version can replace the existing one. For now, candidates and members are advised to continue using the old logo until the replacement is finalized.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) directs its 2027 candidates to conduct issue-based, peaceful campaigns, shunning violence and foul language. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-to-candidates-shun-violence-foul-language/",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC urges candidates to avoid violence in 2027 elections",
    "Candidates must focus on issues, not foul language",
    "NDC updates logo, asks use of old version until replacement"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The NDC's directive to its candidates signals a commitment to a peaceful and issue-based campaign, setting a tone for the 2027 general elections that prioritizes civility over aggression.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}