Nigeria Democratic Congress — Nigerian political party that nominated Peter Obi as presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
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The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and accused its presidential candidate Peter Obi of renting political parties during election seasons. …
Sowore slams NDC, accuses Obi of renting party every electionThe Chronicle
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, says he was misled when he defended the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over claims that he left debts behind as Anambra State governor. …
‘I was misled’ -Kenneth Okonkwo makes U-turn on Peter Obi’The Chronicle
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, following consultations with stakeholders across the country. …
NDC to inaugurate Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign CouncilThe Chronicle
… The development comes as the movement intensifies preparations to mobilise support for the joint presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 election. …
Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member campaign councilThe Chronicle
The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, apology and N50 billion in compensation from Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over an alleged defamatory statement made during a po …
Peter Obi faces N50bn defamation suit, given 7-days to apologiseJoy Online
… Obi was declared the winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary on Sunday, less than a month after quitting an alliance that had tried to set up a single opposition challenger. …
Nigeria’s Obi to run for president again after opposition splitThe Chronicle
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been cleared to contest in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general election. …
2027 Election: NDC Screens, Clears Obi For Presidential PrimaryThe Chronicle
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others, is currently in Abuja for the national convention of the party. …
Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Storm Abuja For NDC National ConventionJoy Online
… o energised young voters in 2023, said he had left over “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division” within the ADC. Kwankwaso, an influential northern politician, also exited, with both men joining another opposition grouping, the Nigeria Democratic Congress …
Nigeria opposition alliance falters as two leading figures quit, clouding 2027 unity pushJoy Online
… Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. …
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscapeOmoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of exploiting the political process. Sowore alleged that Obi "rents political parties" during elections to deflect public anger rather than challenge the establishment, and claimed the NDC made ₦9 billion from the sale of nomination forms.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress and Peter Obi of exploiting the political process. Sowore alleged that Obi "rents political parties" during elections to deflect public anger rather than challenge the establishment, and claimed the NDC made ₦9 billion from the sale of nomination forms.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
ADC politician Kenneth Okonkwo says he was misled when he defended Peter Obi against claims that he left debts as Anambra State governor, and has changed his position after receiving new information from the Anambra State Government.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Democratic Congress announced plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council following consultations with stakeholders. The party has authorized presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to nominate key campaign council members including the Director-General, Deputy Director-General (North), Spokesman, and Finance Director.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council with zonal and state coordinators and directors for key areas including mobilisation, women's affairs, strategy, security, and legal affairs, ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of Nigeria's Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, apology and N50 billion in compensation from NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi over comments allegedly made during a podcast interview stating that Arabambi "does not have an address," which Arabambi's legal team characterizes as false, malicious and defamatory.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigerian politician Peter Obi won the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary and announced he will run for president again in January after quitting an opposition alliance less than a month earlier, setting up another three-way contest against incumbent Bola Tinubu and a divided opposition.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has been cleared by Nigeria's Democratic Congress (NDC) to contest in the party's presidential primary for the 2027 election after meeting all constitutional and statutory requirements, according to NDC National Screening Committee Chairman Sam Egwu.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other opposition figures are in Abuja for the Nigeria Democratic Congress national convention, which will address zoning, party constitution ratification, and election of national executives. The convention follows a wave of defections to the NDC, including 17 members of the House of Representatives from the African Democratic Congress.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have left a newly formed opposition alliance citing legal disputes and internal divisions, dealing a blow to efforts to unite against President Bola Tinubu. The two, who placed third and fourth in the 2023 presidential election, have joined another opposition grouping instead, forcing a review of the coalition's plan to back a single presidential candidate.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two prominent opposition figures who finished third and fourth in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election have switched to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, raising prospects of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next year's election. The move comes nine months after they joined the African Democratic Congress, an alliance that became embroiled in legal disputes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →