- The camps of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso have dismissed rumors of a power struggle regarding the setup of their 2027 campaign council.
- Spokespersons for the party and political support groups confirmed that broad consultations are ongoing with key stakeholders to build a strong, unified campaign team.
- Party leaders and coordinators emphasized that positions within the campaign structure should be viewed as a call to service rather than a contest for personal interest.
The political camps of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have strongly refuted allegations of internal fighting over key positions in the proposed 2027 presidential campaign council of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Eko Hot Blog reports that reports had suggested rising tension among party chieftains and supporters from both camps over who would secure influential roles in the campaign structure ahead of the official launch of presidential campaigns on August 19.
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Addressing the claims, Habibu Muhammed, spokesman for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, described the reports as mere speculation, explaining that consultations involving party leadership, the presidential candidate, and key stakeholders were still actively taking place.
Muhammed noted that the NDC was taking deliberate steps to build a reliable campaign framework, adding that even the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had yet to release its campaign council list.
Echoing these sentiments, Kwankwaso’s spokesman Ladipo Johnson and NDC National Publicity Secretary Osa Director pointed out that agitations over a non-existent list were premature.
Furthermore, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, and John Ughulu, Director-General of the OK Movement, both reiterated that their primary focus remains supporting the principals and delivering victory for the party, warning supporters against viewing campaign appointments as avenues for personal gain.
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