The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted its national campaign council for the 2027 general elections, with Senator Seriake Dickson as chairman.

The party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were named co-chairman and co-vice chairman of the national campaign caucus, respectively.

Others on the list include Senator Cleopas Zuwoghe as vice chairman, while former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, was named a member of the National Campaign Advisory Council.

The council also has Ikenna Enekweizu, Sidi Abdul, Babatunde Alli, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Senator Victor Umeh, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, Buba Galadima, Yakubu Ochefu, Mahmud Jahun, Moshood Salvador, Mrs Dudu Manuga, Victor Ogene and Muktar Usman as members.

The party also announced a 40-member National Campaign Advisory Council and 37 state campaign coordinators.

NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, was named Director of Communication and Media, while former Defence spokesperson, Major General John Enenche (retd.), was appointed Director of Security and Intelligence.

In a statement announcing the council, the party said it would provide strategic leadership, coordinate campaign activities across the country and drive the mobilisation of Nigerians behind its vision of a new, just and prosperous Nigeria.

The NDC urged party members, supporters and well-meaning Nigerians to remain united and focused as the party works towards the 2027 general elections.