NDC moves Obi–Kwankwaso campaign council launch to 26 October
The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the inauguration of its presidential campaign council from 20 to 26 October because Peter Obi had an important engagement abroad.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the inauguration of its presidential campaign council from 20 to 26 October because Peter Obi had an important engagement abroad.
President Tinubu, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and Kano Governor Abba Yusuf paid tribute to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, now Obi's running mate, as he turned 70 on 21 October.
Six opposition parties agreed at an August summit to draft five unity documents and a route to a single presidential candidate. Their coordinator says progress has been made, but the ADC and NDC are openly at odds.
At a town hall in the UK, the NDC presidential candidate told Nigerians abroad to stop sending money to relatives and to push for better leaders instead. After a video spread, he said his opponents had twisted his message.
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