2027 Election:“Only aspirants who emerge victorious in the primaries will pay nomination fees.”-Dickson

Approves 50% reduction for women, 25% for persons with disabilities.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says aspirants participating in its ongoing primaries for the 2027 general elections will not be required to pay nomination fees until winners emerge from the exercise.

The decision was announced by the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, after a strategic meeting involving the National Working Committee, Screening Committee, and Selection Committee of the party.

Dickson explained that the move became necessary following the overwhelming number of aspirants contesting for various elective positions and the limited time available to conclude preparations for the primaries.

The meeting, which also had in attendance the National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Zuwoghe, presidential aspirant Peter Obi, and other top party officials, resolved that all aspirants who purchased Expression of Interest Forms should be allowed to participate in the primaries.

“Considering the time available and the large turnout of aspirants across the country, the party resolved that every aspirant who obtained an Expression of Interest Form should take part in the primary elections,” Dickson said.

He added that only candidates who eventually emerge successful from the primaries would proceed to pay nomination fees and complete the remaining requirements of the nomination process.

According to the NDC leader, the arrangement is intended to encourage wider participation, reduce financial burdens on aspirants, and strengthen transparency within the party’s internal democratic process.

The party also disclosed that senior officials and members of its National Executive Committee have been assigned to monitor the conduct of the primaries across states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure fairness and credibility.

The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful, transparent, and inclusive primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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