NDC moves campaign council unveiling to October 26

The Nigeria Democratic Congress says it has moved the unveiling and inauguration of its National Campaign Council from October 20 to October 26, citing presidential candidate Peter Obi’s overseas engagement. The party announced the change in a statement issued October 19 by National Publicity Secretary Osa Director. The council is part of the NDC’s preparations for the 2027 general election. The party statement, as reported, apologized for the inconvenience caused by the change. It did not specify a time or venue for the October 26 event. The NDC’s explanation for the postponement is based on the party’s account of Obi’s schedule. The supplied reports reproduce or describe the same statement, rather than offering independent confirmation of the reason. The initially planned October 20 inauguration had been linked to a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee. National Chairman Moses Cleopas said the meeting was expected to include the council’s inauguration, decisions concerning the 2027 elections, the presentation of Certificates of Return to party candidates and a dinner. The party has not said in the supplied information whether the NEC meeting or those other...