Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has challenged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his assertion that opposition parties lack significant support in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general election. Fayose, speaking in an interview with News Central TV, disagreed with Wike’s position, insisting that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is finalising arrangements for the constitution and inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, with presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, given the authority to nominate key officials of the campaign structure. The development was contained in
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) of attacking his community in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Keyamo alleged that the incident, which occurred on Friday, September 18, involved the destruction of campaign billboards and the looting of shops by individuals armed
The Obidient-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected claims that it requires the personal approval of any individual within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to carry out its organisational activities, insisting on its independence and established internal processes. The movement’s National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, while responding to
2027: Dickson Urges Tinubu, Security Agencies to De-escalate Political Tension National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson, has urged President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to take steps to de-escalate political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson called for a peaceful political environment in which parties and candidates can campaign
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has chosen Musa Shugaba-Abdullahi to contest the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election on the platform of the party. Shugaba-Abdullahi secured the ticket at the NDC substitution primary conducted by affirmation on Tuesday night in Lafia, the state capital. The primary was organised under the supervision of the party’s Electoral Committee,
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it plans to finance its 2027 election campaign largely through small contributions from ordinary Nigerians, rather than relying on wealthy individuals and political financiers. The party said supporters would be able to contribute amounts as low as N1,000 and N2,000, describing the proposed funding model as an effort to
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has condemned the alleged obstruction of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during a visit to Benue State, calling for an immediate investigation into the incident. The party alleged that Obi was prevented from entering Yelwata community by a group of suspected thugs during a visit aimed at meeting families and
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has rejected allegations that aspirants seeking its tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections were subjected to illegal payments or preferential treatment. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday, describing reports that aspirants were asked to pay for party tickets as
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ,NDC, Peter Obi, has explained his decision to attend the launch of the Allied Peoples Movement ,APM, campaign office associated with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Obi disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday. Obi said his presence at the event was