NDC Appoints Dickson and Obi for 2027 Campaign Leadership

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Seriake Dickson as the chairman of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with Peter Obi serving as co-chairman. Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, the party's National Chairman, has been named Vice Chairman, while the vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will act as co-vice chairman.

Ikenna Enekweizu is appointed as council secretary, and Mallam Ibrahim Abdulkarim will serve as Director-General. Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has been appointed chairman of the National Advisory Council.

Other notable appointees include Ovie Omo-Agege, Pat Utomi, and Buba Galadima. The appointments were announced in a statement by the party on a Sunday night, just before the formal inauguration of the campaign council in Abuja on October 26.

The NDC aims to drive a people-centred and issue-based campaign for the upcoming elections, with various activities planned for the day, including the unveiling of its new national secretariat and the presentation of certificates of return to its candidates.