NDC to Unveil 2027 Campaign Council, Present Financial Accounts on Monday

Politics | Nigeria | October 25, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for Monday, October 26, 2026, in Abuja, where it plans to present its statement of account, unveil its National Campaign Council and distribute Certificates of Return to its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The announcement comes as political parties continue preparations for the next general elections, with the NDC highlighting financial transparency and the organization of its campaign structures as priorities.

Financial transparency and nomination forms

According to NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director, the party’s National Treasurer will present its financial statement during the meeting. The party says the disclosure is intended to demonstrate transparency and accountability in managing its finances. It has also challenged other political parties, particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to adopt similar practices.

Director further claimed that approximately 80 per cent of the party’s candidates could not afford its Expression of Interest forms because of economic hardship. He said the party provided the forms free of charge to the affected candidates. These figures and explanations are the party’s claims and have not been independently established in the reports reviewed.

Campaign council to cover all levels of government

The proposed National Campaign Council is expected to coordinate campaign activities for candidates contesting the presidency, National Assembly seats, governorship and state Houses of Assembly seats.

The party also plans to present Certificates of Return to its candidates as part of its preparations for the 2027 elections.

The council’s unveiling was initially scheduled for October 20 but was postponed to October 26. The party attributed the change to the tight schedule of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who reportedly had an overseas commitment.

What to watch next

The outcome of Monday’s meeting will provide further details about the NDC’s campaign leadership and financial position. Important points to monitor include the actual figures disclosed in the statement of account, the membership of the campaign council and the party’s plans for coordinating its candidates nationwide.

Factful24 takeaway: The NDC is placing financial disclosure and campaign organization at the center of its preparations for the 2027 elections. Whether its planned account presentation delivers meaningful transparency will depend on the details disclosed and the extent to which those figures can be scrutinized.

Sources: Leadership Newspaper | The Punch | Premium Times