By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally unveiled its National Campaign Council (NCC) for the 2027 General Elections, in what the party described as a decisive transition from political preparation to structured electoral engagement.<\/p>\n
The unveiling ceremony, which drew party leaders, candidates, and supporters from across the federation, was performed by the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, at a well-attended event in Abuja.<\/p>\n
In his address, Prof. Gombe welcomed members of the National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, the Presidential Candidate and his Vice-Presidential Candidate, members of the Presidential Campaign Council, Gubernatorial Candidates, and candidates at all levels, as well as representatives of the party’s national, zonal, state, local government and ward structures.<\/p>\n
He said the event marked the beginning of a coordinated national effort to strengthen the party, consolidate its structures, mobilize supporters, and position the SDP for electoral success across the country.<\/p>\n
Prof. Gombe described the 2027 General Elections as a defining moment in the political history of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
According to him, the nation stands at a critical crossroads, confronted by insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, poverty, institutional weaknesses, and declining public confidence in governance.<\/p>\n
“Nigerians are yearning for purposeful leadership, economic opportunities, social justice, security, accountability and a government that places the welfare and dignity of its citizens above every other consideration,” he said.<\/p>\n
He declared that the SDP believes Nigeria deserves better, and is determined to offer Nigerians a credible democratic alternative founded on social justice, equity, freedom, inclusive development and good governance.<\/p>\n
Explaining the structure of the new Council, the National Chairman said the NCC was designed to bring together the institutional campaign structures of the party and the campaign structures of the Presidential Candidate into one coordinated, disciplined and results-oriented electoral framework.<\/p>\n
The comprehensive campaign architecture, he said, shall comprise National, Zonal, State, Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit structures, incorporating both the party’s campaign organization and the Presidential Candidate’s campaign organization at all levels.<\/p>\n
“Our ambition is not simply to establish campaign committees on paper. We must build functional, disciplined and accountable structures with clearly defined responsibilities, effective communication channels and measurable results,” Prof. Gombe said.<\/p>\n
He stressed that every component of the machinery must work in harmony towards the collective objective of securing electoral victory for the SDP at all levels in 2027.<\/p>\n
The SDP Chairman emphasized that the quest for electoral victory must be pursued through lawful, peaceful and democratic means.<\/p>\n
He said the campaign must be issue-based, people-centered and firmly rooted in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act, INEC Guidelines and the party constitution.<\/p>\n
“We must earn the confidence of Nigerians through credible engagement, persuasion, effective organization and practical policy alternatives. We must reject violence, intimidation, electoral malpractice and every conduct capable of undermining the integrity of our democracy,” he warned.<\/p>\n
In what he described as one of the remarkable achievements of the party, Prof. Gombe announced that the SDP stands out as the only political party with a comprehensive manifesto outlining its vision, policies and programmes for the Nigerian people.<\/p>\n
Beyond developing the manifesto, he said the party has translated it into all the major spoken languages in Nigeria to ensure its message is accessible to citizens across linguistic, cultural and geographical boundaries.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the party has produced audio versions of the manifesto, which are currently being transmitted across 109 radio stations covering all 109 Senatorial Districts in the country.<\/p>\n
“This unprecedented nationwide communication initiative demonstrates our commitment to inclusive political participation and our determination to ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of educational background, language or location, has the opportunity to understand our vision,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We believe that leadership must communicate with the people in languages they understand, reach communities where they live and make its policies accessible to everyone.”<\/p>\n
Prof. Gombe also spoke on the broader responsibility of the SDP to defend and strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.<\/p>\n
He disclosed that the party is actively working in coalition with other progressive opposition political parties and democratic stakeholders to promote an electoral environment that guarantees credible, free, fair and transparent elections in 2027.<\/p>\n
He said the collective efforts are directed towards protecting the independence and credibility of electoral institutions, strengthening electoral safeguards, promoting transparency, preventing electoral malpractice and ensuring that the freely expressed will of the Nigerian people is respected.<\/p>\n
He added that the credibility of the 2027 elections goes beyond Nigeria’s domestic interests, noting that Nigeria occupies a strategic position in Africa and the wider international community.<\/p>\n
“Millions of Africans and people of African descent across the world look towards Nigeria for democratic leadership, inspiration and a renewed demonstration that a nation of black people can build strong institutions, protect democratic freedoms and guarantee the dignity and future of its citizens in the 21st century,” he said.<\/p>\n
Addressing candidates, Prof. Gombe urged the Presidential Candidate and all candidates at different levels to see the campaign structure as a common platform for collaboration, mutual support and collective success.<\/p>\n
“Our political ambitions must complement one another rather than compete against one another. The success of our Presidential Candidate must reinforce the success of our candidates for the National Assembly, Governorship, State Houses of Assembly and Local Government elections,” he said.<\/p>\n
To members of the National Campaign Council, he charged them to approach the assignment with patriotism, discipline, integrity and an unshakable sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n
“Let every committee deliver on its mandate, every coordinator remain accountable, and every campaign activity reflect the ideals and character of our great party,” he said.<\/p>\n
He also called on youth and women, who he described as an indispensable force in political and democratic development, to take their rightful positions in the historic assignment.<\/p>\n
To party members and supporters, he said the task ahead requires sacrifice, perseverance and unity.<\/p>\n
“We must take the SDP message to every community, engage citizens respectfully, listen to their concerns and demonstrate through our conduct that we are worthy of their trust,” he said.<\/p>\n
In his closing remarks, Prof. Gombe said history does not reward those who merely recognise the need for change, but those who organise, prepare and work diligently to make change possible.<\/p>\n
“Our mission is clear: to build a strong, united and nationwide political organisation capable of delivering electoral success for the Social Democratic Party at all levels in the 2027 General Elections, while contributing to the preservation and strengthening of Nigeria’s democracy,” he said.<\/p>\n
He then formally unveiled the SDP National Campaign Council for the 2027 General Elections, comprising the party’s campaign structures and the campaign structures of the Presidential Candidate across the National, Zonal, State, Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit levels.<\/p>\n
He charged all members of the Council to commence their responsibilities with immediate effect.<\/p>\n
“May this unveiling mark the beginning of a new chapter of political organisation, democratic responsibility and national renewal. Together, we can build a stronger SDP, strengthen our democracy and work towards a better Nigeria,” he said.<\/p>\n
He concluded: “Thank you, and may God bless the Social Democratic Party and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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