NDC Inaugurates Screening Panels for State Assembly Aspirants Nationwide

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has inaugurated screening committees for aspirants seeking the party’s nomination to contest in the various State Houses of Assembly elections across the country.

The development comes as the party begins its nationwide screening exercise scheduled to hold from Saturday, May 23, to Monday, May 25, 2026.

In a memorandum jointly signed by the National Chairman of the party, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and the National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party outlined the guidelines and eligibility requirements for the exercise.

According to the memo, aspirants will be assessed on integrity, competence, political capacity, and overall electability, among other considerations deemed critical by the party leadership.

The party stated that only financially up-to-date members who have demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the party will qualify to purchase the party’s nomination forms.

It further noted that aspirants must satisfy all constitutional requirements for the offices being sought and must neither possess a criminal record nor be undergoing investigation or prosecution by any anti-corruption agency.

The NDC also warned aspirants against any conduct capable of undermining the credibility of the exercise, stressing that anyone who appears at the screening venue accompanied by thugs or disruptive elements risks automatic disqualification.

The party disclosed that each state screening panel is composed of three officials a Chairman, Secretary, and one member tasked with overseeing the exercise in all 36 states of the federation.

The approved list of committee members for the respective states was attached to the memo issued by the party leadership.