•Senator Seriake Dickson, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the constitution of its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with National Leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, presidential candidate Peter Obi and vice-presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso among its key members.
The announcement, shared on the party’s WhatsApp platform, said the council would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide and mobilise support for the party’s vision of a new, just and prosperous Nigeria.
Under the proposed structure, Dickson will serve as chairman of the National Campaign Council, while Obi will be co-chairman. The party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, has been named vice-chairman, while Kwankwaso will serve as co-vice-chairman.
Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim has been appointed Director-General of the campaign council, while the NDC National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, will serve as council secretary.
The party also named former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, as chairman of the Campaign Advisory Council, with former Governor Sam Egwu appointed vice-chairman.
Other members of the advisory council include Professor Pat Utomi, representing Delta State, and former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa, who will represent Imo State.
In the security and communications departments, retired Major General John Enenche has been appointed director of security.
The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, will serve as director of communication and media, while Ikeddi Isiguzo has been named deputy director of communication and media. Constance Ikokwu will serve as campaign spokesperson.
The appointments form part of the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, as it seeks to establish a coordinated campaign structure across the country.
The NDC urged its members, supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to remain united and focused as the party advances its political agenda ahead of the elections.
