The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Oct 20.
It also hinted that it’s for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, which will receive certificates of return on the same date
The National Chairman of the party, Sen Moses Cleopas, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Saturday.
He said the activities were part of efforts to prepare the party for next-generation elections
Cleopas explained that the PCC structure had been developed by the National Working Committee (NWC) and submitted for consultation with the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates
According to him, the consultations are aimed at ensuring that key appointments reflect the experience, contributions and expectations of the candidates who will lead the party’s presidential campaign
He listed some of the key positions under consideration as Director-General, Deputy Director-General, Finance Director, Director of Mobilisation and spokesperson
The chairman said the party was taking time to make appropriate appointments to avoid disagreements that could disrupt its campaigns
He added that the party had continued preparations for the 2027 elections in spite of public concerns about the timing of the PCC inauguration
Cleopas said the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had been engaging Nigerians through consultations and town hall meetings
He cited engagements in Rivers, Sokoto and Kaduna, adding that another town hall meeting was scheduled to hold in Enugu on Oct 15.
The NDC chairman also disclosed that the party had begun preparations for the deployment of polling agents, with its state structures already activated
He said the initiative was designed to address challenges associated with election-day representation and strengthen the party’s capacity to protect votes during the 2027 elections
According to him, the party is working with its senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship and state assembly candidates to identify and prepare agents for their respective constituencies
Cleopas stressed that vote protection must begin with voter awareness, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant after casting their ballots and ensuring that their votes were properly recorded and counted
He also cautioned support groups against interfering in party administration, stressing that the responsibility rests with constitutionally recognised party structures
Cleopas said the party welcomed support groups, including the OK Movement and the Obidient Movement, but urged them to operate within their assigned roles to avoid unnecessary friction
He said support groups were essential to electoral mobilisation but had no authority to manage the party or independently perform the functions of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC)
“We are not against the Obidient Movement We recognise its relevance, we need it, we value it and we regard its members as our friends,” he said. (NAN)