Nigeria Democratic Congress Appoints Peter Obi and Henry Dickson to Lead 2027 Campaign Council

By Niger Delta Youth Council October 26, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially constituted its National Campaign Council in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The newly formed leadership structure places Senator Henry Dickson at the helm as chairman, while the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, assumes the role of co-chairman to coordinate nationwide activities.

Additional key appointments include Senator Cleopas Zuwoghe as vice-chairman and vice-presidential candidate, alongside Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankso as co-vice-chairman. The party released the comprehensive roster through a formal announcement, detailing various directorates and state coordinators designed to drive a strategic and issue-based campaign across the country.

The organizational framework encompasses specialized committees for finance, legal affairs, security, youth mobilization, and communications, among others. Party leadership emphasized that the council is tasked with uniting supporters and building broad-based momentum for the vision of a prosperous nation ahead of the polls.

Source reporting: Punch — 2026-10-25 22:15:52

This report was prepared using assisted newsroom research and remains subject to editorial review.

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