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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally dissociated itself from a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council recently announced by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed by National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses, the party said the announcement attributed to John Ughulu (also rendered as Ugulu in some reports) did not emanate from the NDC and should be disregarded by the public and the media.
The party stressed that only its leadership, specifically through the National Working Committee, has the authority to constitute and announce an official Presidential Campaign Council.
According to the NDC, all candidates contesting on its platform are subject to the party’s authority and discipline and are not running as independents. The party further directed that no individual, candidate, or support group is authorised to announce, constitute, or publish any campaign council, structure, or organ in the party’s name without prior approval from the National Working Committee.
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The OK Movement, a support group associated with the NDC’s presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, had earlier unveiled the 59-member council. The structure included zonal and state coordinators across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs, and other areas. John Ughulu was named Director-General of the campaign council, with Saadatu Sani listed as National Secretary.
The NDC’s response comes amid ongoing efforts by political parties and support groups to organise structures for the 2027 elections. While the party acknowledged the contributions of support groups in mobilising supporters, it warned against the creation of parallel or unauthorised structures that could undermine party authority or create confusion among the public.
As of the latest statements, the NDC has indicated that its own Presidential Campaign Council will be announced through official party channels after necessary consultations and approvals. Members of the public, media organisations, and stakeholders have been urged to rely solely on communications from recognised party leadership.
This development highlights the distinction between official party structures and independent support movements in Nigerian politics. Support groups often play an important role in grassroots mobilisation, but formal campaign organs typically remain under the control of the registered political party.
Readers are advised to monitor official statements from the NDC for further updates on campaign structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
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