The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, following consultations with stakeholders across the country. This move is part of the party's preparations for the upcoming presidential election. According to the party's statement, the presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have been actively involved in the composition of the campaign council. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., released the statement on Tuesday.
Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have held meetings with the party's national leader and other members of the leadership to discuss the composition of the campaign council. The party has given Obi and Kwankwaso the authority to nominate key members of the campaign council, including the Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), Spokesman, Deputy Spokesperson, Head of New Media, Finance Director, and Deputy Finance Director. This move is aimed at ensuring inclusiveness and cohesion within the party.
The party's statement revealed that Obi and Kwankwaso have been working closely with the party's leadership to develop a full organogram of the campaign structure since August. The party has received nominations from various stakeholders across the country, which will be considered in the composition of the campaign council. The party's leadership has given Obi and Kwankwaso a free hand to make nominations, ensuring that the campaign council is representative of the party's diverse interests.
The Finance Director and his Deputy, in collaboration with the National Treasurer of the party, will manage all campaign funds in the spirit of transparency and accountability. The party is saddled with the responsibility of rendering accounts to INEC in line with the Electoral Act. This move is aimed at ensuring that the party's campaign finances are transparent and accountable.
The inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council is a significant step in the party's preparations for the upcoming presidential election. The party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are expected to play key roles in the campaign. The party's leadership has expressed confidence in Obi and Kwankwaso's ability to lead the party to victory.
The NDC party's decision to inaugurate the Presidential Campaign Council is a clear indication of its commitment to winning the upcoming presidential election. The party has been working tirelessly to ensure that its campaign is well-organized and effective. The inauguration of the campaign council is expected to boost the party's campaign efforts and provide a platform for Obi and Kwankwaso to engage with voters.
The party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq., has assured that the party will ensure a smooth and successful campaign. The party's leadership has expressed optimism about its chances of winning the election, citing the party's strong grassroots support and the popularity of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Key points
- The NDC party is set to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council with Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso at the helm.
- The party has given Obi and Kwankwaso the authority to nominate key members of the campaign council.
- The party's leadership has emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of campaign funds.