The Nigeria Democratic Congress will unveil its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections on Monday and disclose its financial statement as part of efforts to demonstrate transparency in the management of party funds.
The party will undertake both activities during its third National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for 10am at JD Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite A-Class Park, Maitama, Abuja.
The NDC will also present certificates of return to its candidates for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, announced the programme in a statement issued on Saturday, describing the disclosure of its financial records as a demonstration of accountability.
“A major highlight of the meeting will be the release and presentation of the party’s Statement of Account by the National Treasurer. This reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability,” Director said.
He challenged other political parties, particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress, to adopt similar measures in managing and disclosing their finances.
“In this regard, we challenge other political parties, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress, to emulate this level of openness and transparency in the management of their finances. For the NDC, it is no longer politics as usual,” he stated.
Explaining the party’s financial position, Director attributed its limited resources to the economic difficulties facing Nigerians, which he blamed on the APC-led Federal Government and its economic policies.
He claimed that approximately 80 per cent of the party’s candidates could not afford the Expression of Interest forms required to contest elections, forcing the NDC to provide the forms to them free of charge.
“Our finances would have been more robust. However, contrary to speculations in the public domain, and due to the level of poverty, hunger and deprivation in the country occasioned by the rudderless APC and its amorphous economic policies, about 80 per cent of our candidates could not afford the Expression of Interest forms,” Director said.
“The party had to issue forms to such candidates free of charge,” he added.
According to the statement, the National Campaign Council will accommodate candidates contesting across all levels of government, including the presidency, National Assembly, governorship and state legislative seats.
The party said the unveiling would also provide an opportunity to strengthen its campaign structures and consolidate preparations ahead of the 2027 elections.
Declaring its readiness for the contest, the NDC said it intended to offer Nigerians what it described as selfless leadership.
“The NDC is turbo-charged and ready to give Nigerians the altruistic leadership the nation deserves. A New Nigeria is Possible. We can do it!” the statement added.
The planned inauguration follows the postponement of the campaign council’s unveiling, which was initially scheduled for October 20.
The party had attributed the change in date to the tight schedule of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and an important engagement abroad. The inauguration was subsequently rescheduled for October 26 to coincide with the NEC meeting.
Meanwhile, the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, has dismissed suggestions that the NDC is inactive or divided, maintaining that its leadership remains committed to the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket.
Cleopas had disclosed that the National Working Committee held several meetings from August and submitted proposals on the composition of the campaign council for consideration by the party leadership.
The NEC meeting is expected to address key organisational and campaign issues as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.
