The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled October 26, 2026, for the inauguration of its National Campaign Council as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The party also plans to present its statement of account during its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at JD Event Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite A-Class Park, Maitama, Abuja.

The National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director, announced the arrangements in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the meeting would bring party leaders together to review preparations for the elections, unveil the campaign structure and address financial matters.

According to the party, the inauguration will cover its campaign organisation for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections. Certificates of Return are also expected to be presented to candidates contesting the various political offices.

The NDC said the planned release of its statement of account reflects its commitment to transparency and accountability. It also challenged other political parties, particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to make their financial records available for public scrutiny.

The party further attributed its limited financial resources partly to the economic difficulties facing its members and candidates. It claimed that approximately 80 per cent of its candidates could not afford the Expression of Interest forms required to pursue their political ambitions, prompting the party to provide the forms free of charge to affected aspirants.

In its statement, the NDC criticised the Federal Government’s economic policies under the APC, blaming them for the hardship it said had affected its members. However, the party did not provide independent figures to substantiate its claim about the proportion of candidates who received free forms.

The planned financial disclosure comes as political parties begin organising their campaign structures and preparing candidates ahead of the next general elections. The NDC said it intended to offer Nigerians an alternative political platform and expressed confidence in its preparations at both federal and state levels.

The party urged Nigerians to support its political project, describing its proposed approach to leadership as one focused on serving the public. Its planned NEC meeting is expected to provide further details about its campaign arrangements and financial position.