NDC Convention Kicks Off in Abuja as Opposition Heavyweights Eye 2027
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) opened its maiden national convention in Abuja on Saturday, a significant milestone for the newly registered party as it moves to ratify its leadership and finalize plans for a major opposition challenge in the 2027 elections. The election of the party’s Permanent National Officers is a core item on the agenda for the delegates gathered at the Los Angeles Event Centre, with the goal of solidifying the party’s structure ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.
The event has drawn some of Nigeria’s most prominent politicians. Among the key figures in attendance are former Governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who recently left the crisis-torn African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the NDC. Senator Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, is also present, with a key highlight of the convention being the formal ratification of the party’s amended constitution.
In a move set to shape the 2027 presidential race, the NDC has announced it has zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, a decision widely seen as a boost for Peter Obi. The gathering serves as a crucial step in presenting a unified front for the opposition, aiming to build on the momentum from the recent high-profile defections.
