NDC gives Obi and Kwankwaso latitude over key 2027 campaign appointments

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has given its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, freedom to nominate officials for key campaign council appointments ahead of the 2027 election. Punch Nigeria reported the decision but did not identify the positions covered by the arrangement. It also did not state when the nominees would be announced.

The move places responsibility for selecting the officials with Obi and Kwankwaso, according to the supplied report. No further explanation was provided about the structure of the proposed campaign council or the process through which the nominations will be confirmed. The report does not include reactions from the two politicians, other members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress or rival political groups.

It also provides no details about the party’s wider campaign plans. The available information is limited to the decision to give the presidential candidate and his running mate latitude over key appointments.