2027 Elections: Seriake, Obi, Kwankwaso Get Key Roles as NDC Unveils Campaign Council

According to a report by Daily Times Nigeria on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Nigeria Democratic Congress has unveiled its National Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to key leadership positions.

Former Bayelsa State Governor and NDC National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, will chair the council, while Obi will serve as co-chairman.

The party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, was named vice-chairman, with Kwankwaso appointed co-vice-chairman.

The NDC also appointed Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim as Director-General of the presidential campaign. The party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, will serve as council secretary.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, was also included in the campaign structure.

In a statement, the party said the council would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities nationwide and mobilize Nigerians behind its vision of “a new, just, and prosperous Nigeria.”

The NDC added that its campaign would focus on people-centred policies and issue-based discussions as the party prepares for the 2027 polls.

“The Council will work under the chairmanship of His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson CON, NDC National Leader, Co-Chairman, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi CON, our presidential candidate, Vice Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, NDC National Chairman and our vice-presidential candidate, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” the party said.

The council is expected to coordinate activities involving the party’s presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state assembly candidates across the country.

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