The Obi-Kwankwaso movement has criticised the presidential campaign council list released by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), questioning the party’s grassroots structure and preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
The movement argued that the presence of prominent political figures on the campaign council list does not necessarily translate into the grassroots support required to win a nationwide election.
In a statement issued on Monday, John Ughulu, Director-General of the OK Movement, reportedly questioned the timing of the announcement, saying the release of the list less than three months before the election raised concerns about the party’s readiness for the contest.
Ughulu challenged the NDC to demonstrate the strength of its political organisation beyond the appointment of well-known individuals to leadership positions.
The criticism centres on whether the party has established the necessary structures at the ward, local government and state levels to mobilise voters and sustain an effective nationwide campaign.
The NDC recently unveiled a 118-member National Campaign Council, naming former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson as chairman and Peter Obi as co-chairman, according to media reports.
The appointments were presented as part of the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections and its efforts to organise campaign activities across the country.
However, the Obi-Kwankwaso movement’s reported reaction highlights a key question facing political parties ahead of national elections: whether high-profile endorsements and prominent campaign appointments can translate into voter mobilisation and electoral success.
A successful presidential campaign typically requires more than a list of influential figures. It also depends on effective coordination, local mobilisation, voter engagement, campaign financing and the ability to communicate a compelling political message across different regions.
The movement’s criticism therefore places the spotlight on the NDC’s organisational capacity and its ability to demonstrate that its campaign council is supported by an effective grassroots network.
The disagreement also comes amid evolving political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with competing political platforms seeking to establish their electoral strength and appeal to Nigerians.
The NDC has yet to be quoted directly responding to the specific criticism in the account available for this report.
As the campaign season approaches, the party’s ability to address questions about its grassroots presence and translate its national leadership structure into effective voter mobilisation could become an important measure of its preparedness for the election.
RapidoSpace News will continue to monitor developments surrounding the NDC, the Obi-Kwankwaso movement and the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
