Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Cleopas Zuwoghe, Babachir Lawal and Pat Utomi among key figures in campaign structure
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, appointing the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as Chairman of the National Campaign Caucus.
The campaign structure also features the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as Co-Chairman, while NDC National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, was named Vice Chairman. The party’s vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will serve as Co-Vice Chairman.
The appointments bring together key party leaders, former public officeholders, campaign strategists and representatives from across Nigeria as the NDC prepares for the 2027 electoral contest.
Other members of the National Campaign Caucus include Babachir Lawal, Chairman of the National Campaign Advisory Council; Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, NDC National Secretary; Senator Victor Umeh, representing the NDC Senate Caucus; Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Engineer Buba Galadima; Professor Pat Utomi; and several other political figures.
Babachir Lawal, Sam Egwu to Lead Advisory Council
The party also constituted a National Campaign Advisory Council, with Babachir Lawal as Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as Co-Chairman, and former Ebonyi State Governor, Dr. Sam Egwu, as Vice Chairman. Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu was appointed Secretary.
The advisory council includes representatives from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Among those listed are Professor Pat Utomi, representing Delta State; Senator Ben Birabi, representing Rivers State; Nasir Lawan Ahmad, representing Kano State; and Hon. Tunji Soyinka, representing Lagos State.
The broad-based composition is intended to provide political and strategic coordination across the federation.
60-Member National Campaign Directorate Unveiled
The NDC also announced a National Campaign Directorate with responsibilities covering administration, finance, logistics, communications, security, election monitoring, diaspora engagement, youth and women mobilisation, and grassroots organisation.
Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was named Director-General, while Ebubedike VinMartin Obiora Ilo will serve as Deputy Director-General for Administration. Alhaji Tijjani Iya and Chief Barrister Fred E. Oworotufa were appointed Deputy Directors-General for the North and South, respectively.
Other key appointments include Major General John Enenche (rtd.) as Director of Security and Intelligence; Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukujei as Director of Election Monitoring and Vote Protection; and Mr. Daniel E. as Director of Diaspora.
Mrs. Dudu Manuga, the NDC National Woman Leader, was appointed Director of Women Mobilisation, while Comrade Adamu Abbas Ahman will oversee Youth Mobilisation.
The directorate also provides for dedicated departments responsible for media and communications, new media, legal affairs, policy research, situation-room management, medical services, welfare, information and communication technology, civil society coordination, and election observers’ liaison.
The inclusion of an Election Monitoring and Vote Protection Directorate signals the party’s intention to establish a dedicated structure for election-related monitoring and coordination.
State Campaign Coordinators Named Across 36 States, FCT
The NDC further released a list of state campaign coordinators covering all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Those named include Senator Nkechi Nwogu for Abia, Bamanga Tukur Jr. for Adamawa, Apostle (Dr.) David Okpon for Akwa Ibom, Hon. Ifeanyi Ibezim for Anambra, and Sulaiman Muhammad for Bauchi.
Other appointments include Ibrahim Mado for Kaduna, Abdullah Musa for Kano, Mr. Ife Salako for Lagos, Barr. Abimbola Lanre-Balogun for Ogun, Hon. Kunle Tiamiyu for Osun, Adeola Ebisemiju for Oyo, Prince Rwang Pam for Plateau, and Mr. Zubi Nwuke for Rivers State.
Dr. Stephen Knabayi was named the FCT Campaign Coordinator.
The state-level appointments establish a nationwide framework for coordinating campaign activities and connecting the party’s national leadership with its structures across the federation.
A Nationwide Campaign Framework
With the National Campaign Caucus, Advisory Council, Campaign Directorate and state coordinators now outlined in the document, the NDC has set out a multi-tier structure for its 2027 campaign.
The appointments span political leadership, campaign administration, grassroots mobilisation, media engagement, security, diaspora outreach and election monitoring.
The party’s challenge will be to translate the announced structure into effective coordination, sustained grassroots engagement and an organised nationwide campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Source: NDC National Campaign Council for the 2027 Elections document.
