{
  "id": 8665616,
  "title": "NDC rejects Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign Council, summons DG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ndc-rejects-obi-kwankwaso-campaign-council-summons-dg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T10:13:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ndc-rejects-obi-kwankwaso-campaign-council-summons-dg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) established by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement. The party, in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas, denounced the announcement as unauthorized and requested the public and media to disregard it. On Thursday, the OK Movement unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council for the 2027 general elections. John Ugulu was appointed as the Director-General, with Saadatu Sani listed as National Secretary. Zonal and state coordinators, as well as directors for various areas, were also included. Cleopas clarified that all candidates are contesting under the NDC banner and are subject to its authority and discipline, not operating as independent entities. The NDC chairman emphasized that only the party leadership has the power to form and announce its presidential campaign council. He affirmed that no individual, candidate, or support group has the right to create or publish campaign structures on the NDC's behalf without approval from the National Working Committee. Cleopas acknowledged the contributions of support groups but cautioned that they should not view themselves as alternative structures or parallel organizations to the NDC. Members and support groups with complaints were advised to utilize the party's internal channels for resolution instead of publicly criticizing the party. Ugulu was referred to the appropriate disciplinary body of the party due to his perceived excesses during the party's primary election in Lagos and his repeated disregard for party authority. Cleopas reiterated that the NDC remains committed to its issue-based campaign with the aim of delivering a 'New Nigeria that is possible.'",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) constituted on Thursday by Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement. The party, in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas, described the announcement as unauthorised and urged the public and media to disregard it. On Thursday, the movement had unveiled a […]",
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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."
}