{
  "id": 9132195,
  "title": "2027: NDC cedes key campaign council appointments to Obi, Kwankwaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/2027-ndc-cedes-key-campaign-council-appointments-to-obi-kwankwaso",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T11:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-cedes-key-campaign-council-appointments-to-obi-kwankwaso/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has granted presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the authority to appoint key members of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the upcoming elections. This decision was communicated in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, after consultations between Obi, Kwankwaso, and the party’s leadership. The nominations include positions such as Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), campaign spokesman, deputy spokesman, Head of New Media, Finance Director, and Deputy Finance Director, among others. The arrangement aims to foster inclusiveness and cohesion within the campaign structure. The party's organogram for the campaign council was prepared since August and submitted to Obi and Kwankwaso for input, with nominations also received from stakeholders across the nation. The announcement of the nominations was initially set for the first week of September but was postponed due to Obi’s travel schedule. Additionally, the NDC has been mobilizing polling agents nationwide in preparation for the elections. Regarding campaign finances, the Director mentioned that funds raised will be deposited into the presidential campaign account and jointly managed by the nominees of Obi and Kwankwaso alongside the party’s National Treasurer. The Finance Director and his deputy will collaborate with the National Treasurer to ensure transparency and accountability in financial management, as required by the Electoral Act. The party urges all candidates to focus on winning the elections and emphasizes unity within the NDC, urging candidates and their supporters to refrain from internal conflicts and concentrate on defeating the ruling APC.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress has given its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, a free hand to nominate key officials. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-cedes-key-campaign-council-appointments-to-obi-kwankwaso/",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC grants Obi and Kwankwaso authority to appoint key campaign council members",
    "Positions include Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), campaign spokesman",
    "Announcement delayed due to Obi’s travel schedule"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: NDC cedes key campaign council appointments to Obi, Kwankwaso",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/2027-ndc-cedes-key-campaign-council-appointments-to-obi-kwankwaso-9133013",
        "published": "2026-09-22T11:38:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}