The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, as chairman of its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with presidential candidate Peter Obi appointed co-chairman.
The party announced the appointments in a statement published on its official X account on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as it prepares to coordinate its nationwide campaign ahead of the elections.
NDC National Chairman and vice-presidential candidate, Senator Cleopas Zuwoghe, was named vice-chairman, while former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, was appointed co-vice-chairman.
The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, was named council secretary, while Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was appointed Director-General of the presidential campaign.
The NDC said the council would provide strategic direction, coordinate campaign activities across the country and mobilise support for its vision of a “new, just, and prosperous Nigeria”.
It also urged members, supporters and Nigerians to remain united as the party prepares for the 2027 polls.
Babachir Lawal Heads Advisory Council
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, was appointed chairman of the National Campaign Advisory Council, with Zuwoghe named co-chairman.
Former Ebonyi State Governor Sam Egwu will serve as vice-chairman, while Enekweizu was appointed secretary. Danladi Abdulhameed Tambari will serve as assistant secretary.
The advisory council includes representatives from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside prominent political figures and other members.
Among those named are former presidential adviser Onyema Ugochukwu, former Anambra State government official Oseloka Obaze, economist Pat Utomi, former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa and former Edo State Deputy Governor Roland Owie.
Senator Ben Birabi was named Rivers State representative, while Uche Okonkwo will represent the FCT.
The council is expected to support the campaign leadership with advice and coordination across the country.
NDC Unveils Campaign Directorates
The party also announced appointments across several campaign directorates covering administration, finance, communications, logistics, security, policy, legal affairs and grassroots mobilisation.
Abdulkarim will serve as Director-General, supported by Ebubedike VinMartin Obiora Ilo as Deputy Director-General for Administration. Tijjani Iya was appointed Deputy Director-General for the North, while Fred E. Owotorufa will oversee the South.
Ndidi Mbagwu was named Director of Finance, with NDC National Treasurer Peter Onigah appointed co-director.
Oseloka Obaze will oversee logistics and operations, while the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, was listed as Director of Communications and Media. Constance Ikokwu will serve as campaign spokesperson.
The campaign team also includes regional spokespersons for the North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-South and South-West zones.
Other appointments cover new media, policy research, legal affairs, security and intelligence, election monitoring, diaspora engagement, youth mobilisation, women’s mobilisation, civil society relations, election observers, protocol, welfare, organisation, information technology, medical services and disability inclusion.
Major General John Enenche (retd.) was appointed Director of Security and Intelligence, while Danlami Arabs Rukujei will oversee election monitoring and vote protection.
Dudu Manuga, the party’s National Woman Leader, was named Director of Women Mobilisation, while Adamu Abbas Ahman will lead youth mobilisation.
State Coordinators Named Across Nigeria
The NDC also released a list of state campaign coordinators to lead mobilisation in different parts of the country.
Among the appointments, Nkechi Nwogu was named coordinator for Abia State, Bamanga Tukur Jr. for Adamawa, Ifeanyi Ibezim for Anambra, Ken Pela for Delta and Zubi Nwuke for Rivers State.
Other coordinators include Martins Agbaso for Imo, Ife Salako for Lagos, Anthony Dele Abiodun for Kwara, Ben Odoh for Ebonyi and Ibrahim Abubakar for Sokoto.
Stephen Knabayi was named FCT campaign coordinator.
However, the published list left the names of the coordinators for Nasarawa and Niger states blank, while the directorate list did not identify a person for Director of Situation Room Management.
The appointments mark the party’s move to establish its campaign leadership and state-level structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
