Abuja:The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday inaugurated its National Campaign Council (NCC), urging grassroots mobilization and equal political participation across all communities.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, SDP presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo emphasized the need for political tolerance and open competition in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja. He encouraged party members to support an environment where all political ideas could be freely expressed.
Adebayo addressed concerns over political messaging and billboard restrictions in some states, highlighting the importance of allowing every political platform to share its vision to maintain a vibrant democracy. He also stressed the media’s crucial role in supporting the nation’s survival and ensuring diverse viewpoints reach the electorate unhindered.
The candidate noted that the real battleground for Nigeria’s future lies within local communities and grassroots polling units, rather than party secretariats. He expressed appreciation for the governorship candidates and party stakeholders who attended the inauguration, acknowledging their dedication to grassroots mobilization.
Adebayo underlined the party’s institutional strength, claiming that SDP has established a unified structure capable of fostering national development. He reiterated the party’s commitment to gender inclusivity and equity, implementing a strict 50/50 representation model within its leadership and campaign structures to empower women and ensure balanced governance.
SDP National Chairman Prof. Sadiq Gombe stated that the 2027 general elections are a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history, as the country faces significant challenges like insecurity, economic hardship, and declining public confidence. He emphasized that citizens are seeking purposeful leadership and social justice.
Gombe elaborated that the newly-launched campaign council aims to harmonize the party’s institutional campaign structures and the presidential candidate into a disciplined electoral framework spanning various levels from national to polling units. He stressed that the pursuit of electoral victory must be through lawful, peaceful, and democratic means, with campaigns being issue-based and people-centered.
The national chairman pointed out the party’s innovative communication strategy, which includes translating the SDP manifesto into major languages and producing audio versions for broadcast across 109 radio stations to ensure accessibility. He encouraged candidates to view the campaign structure as a platform for mutual support and collaboration.
Gombe charged council members to approach their responsibilities with patriotism, discipline, and integrity, emphasizing that history rewards those who organize, prepare, and work diligently for change. He urged members to commence their duties immediately to promote democratic renewal and secure electoral victory for the party.
Source News Agency of Nigeria