The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from a purported Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) announced under the banner of the “OK Movement”, declaring that the structure did not receive the approval of the party leadership.
The National Chairman of the party, Senator Cleopas Moses, made the clarification in a statement on Saturday, saying the announcement attributed to John Ugulu did not emanate from the NDC and should be disregarded by the public and the media.
Moses insisted that only the leadership of the party has the authority to constitute and announce a Presidential Campaign Council under the NDC platform.
“The party wishes to state categorically that only the party’s leadership can constitute and announce a Presidential Campaign Council, PCC,” he said.
He further warned that no individual, candidate or support group was authorised to constitute, announce or publish any campaign council, structure or organ in the name of the NDC without prior approval from the National Working Committee (NWC).
The development followed the reported unveiling of a 59-member PCC by the OK Movement, a support platform associated with the NDC’s presidential ticket. Reports said the group had announced zonal and state coordinators as part of its mobilisation structure for the 2027 election.
While acknowledging the contributions of support groups to the party’s objectives, Moses said such organisations were expected to complement, rather than operate as alternative structures to, the recognised organs of the NDC.
He also urged members and support groups with grievances to use the party’s internal mechanisms for resolving disputes rather than engaging in public attacks.
“We expect a stop to unnecessary attacks against the party on whose platform our candidates are running. If there are any differences or grievances, support groups and members are advised to refer such matters to the party through appropriate internal channels for resolution rather than resorting to public attacks,” he said.
Moses also disclosed that Ugulu had been referred to the appropriate disciplinary organ of the party for consideration.
According to him, the referral relates to issues arising from the party’s primary election in Lagos State and concerns over compliance with the authority of the party.
The chairman stressed that the matter would be handled in accordance with the provisions of the NDC constitution, indicating that the disciplinary process had not reached a final determination.
The NDC leadership also reaffirmed its commitment to an issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle, saying its focus remained on advancing what it described as “a New Nigeria that is Possible.”
