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By Naomi Sharang<\/p>\n
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Oct. 20.<\/p>\n
It also \u200c\u200c\u200d\u2060\u2060\u200d\u2060\u2060\u200d\u200c\u2060\u200d\u200c\u2060\u200chinted that it\u2019s for the forthcoming 2027 general elections will receive certificates of return same date.<\/p>\n
The National Chairman of the party, Sen. Moses Cleopas, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Saturday.<\/p>\n
He said the activities were part of efforts to prepare the party for next generation elections.<\/p>\n
Cleopas explained that the PCC structure had been developed by the National Working Committee (NWC) and submitted for consultation with the party\u2019s presidential and vice-presidential candidates.<\/p>\n
According to him, the consultations are aimed at ensuring that key appointments reflect the experience, contributions and expectations of the candidates who will lead the party\u2019s presidential campaign.<\/p>\n
He listed some of the key positions under consideration as Director-General, Deputy Director-General, Finance Director, Director of Mobilisation and spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The chairman said the party was taking time to make appropriate appointments to avoid disagreements that could disrupt its campaigns.<\/p>\n
He added that the party had continued preparations for the 2027 elections in spite of public concerns about the timing of the PCC inauguration.<\/p>\n
Cleopas said the party\u2019s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had been engaging Nigerians through consultations and town hall meetings.<\/p>\n
He cited engagements in Rivers, Sokoto and Kaduna, adding that another town hall meeting was scheduled to hold in Enugu on Oct. 15.<\/p>\n
The NDC chairman also disclosed that the party had begun preparations for the deployment of polling agents, with its state structures already activated.<\/p>\n
He said the initiative was designed to address challenges associated with election-day representation and strengthen the party\u2019s capacity to protect votes during the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n
According to him, the party is working with its senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship and state assembly candidates to identify and prepare agents for their respective constituencies.<\/p>\n
Cleopas stressed that vote protection must begin with voter awareness, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant after casting their ballots and ensure that their votes were properly recorded and counted.<\/p>\n
He also cautioned support groups against interfering in party administration, stressing that the responsibility rests with constitutionally recognised party structures.<\/p>\n
Cleopas said the party welcomed support groups, including the OK Movement and the Obidient Movement, but urged them to operate within their assigned roles to avoid unnecessary friction.<\/p>\n
He said support groups were essential to electoral mobilisation but had no authority to manage the party or independently perform the functions of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are not against the Obidient Movement. We recognise its relevance, we need it, we value it and we regard its members as our friends,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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