NDC NEC Meeting: Obi Urges Aspirants to Put Party Interest Above Personal Ambitions
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on party aspirants to accept the outcome of the recently concluded primary elections and unite behind the party's broader objective of providing an alternative leadership for Nigeria.
Speaking at the party's second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi urged members to place the interests of the party above personal ambitions, stressing that internal contests are a normal feature of democratic politics.
According to him, while not everyone can emerge victorious in a primary election, the true strength of a political party lies in its ability to remain united after the competition.
Obi noted that the NDC had achieved significant milestones within a short period, successfully organizing congresses, a national convention, and primary elections across the country. He described the feat as evidence of the commitment and determination of party members to build a credible political movement.
The former Anambra State governor said the party must now shift its attention from internal contests to the larger task of preparing for future elections and addressing the concerns of Nigerians.
"We must focus on the future and the responsibility before us. The goal is to build a platform that offers accountable, inclusive and people-centered leadership," he told party stakeholders.
Also addressing the gathering, National Chairman of the NDC, Senator Moses Cleopas, praised members for their dedication and sacrifice, describing the party's rapid growth as remarkable.
He said the party had moved from registration to conducting nationwide internal elections within a relatively short time, adding that its progress reflected the determination of members who believe in the party's vision for national renewal.
National Leader of the party, Senator Seriake Dickson, commended members for their resilience, noting that many observers had doubted the party's ability to survive its early stages.
According to him, the successful conduct of congresses, conventions, and primaries demonstrates that the NDC is steadily consolidating its structures across the country.
Dickson appealed to aspirants who were unsuccessful in the primaries to remain committed to the party, emphasizing that political journeys are often marked by both victories and setbacks.
The NEC meeting also focused on strengthening the party's internal democratic processes. Among the proposals considered was the introduction of electronic voting for future congresses and primary elections as part of efforts to improve transparency, credibility, and efficiency.
Party leaders expressed confidence that greater unity and continued reforms would position the NDC for stronger participation in the 2027 general elections.
The meeting ended with a renewed call for reconciliation among party members and a commitment to building a united front ahead of the next phase of the party's political activities.
Benita Ibrahim
